CO-OWNERSHIP OR OWNER? Who is responsible for the dripping water from the ceiling?
The article examines responsibility disputes between apartment owners and housing associations concerning water damage and plumbing issues.
MILLIONS AT STAKE ⟩ Apartment associations: crisis readiness cannot be solely paid by residents
Andres Jaadla from the Estonian Association of Apartment Associations warns that the burden of creating shelter plans should not fall solely on residents and calls for governmental support.
Trend Break: Lower Tax Assessments Affect Housing Associations
Lower tax assessments for housing associations in Sweden are expected to impact their financial space, according to a new analysis by Nabo.
Frankfurt Tenant Assistance: The Landlord as the Enemy Image
Frankfurt introduces vouchers for memberships in tenant associations, reflecting a perceived bias in municipal politics favoring tenants over landlords.
Severe cold forces housing associations to investigate heating obligations and cost-saving options
The ongoing severe cold in Estonia is prompting housing associations to address issues of unheated apartments and rising energy bills.
After lengthy debates, the government approves support for citizens to pay heating bills
The Latvian government has approved a bill to increase housing support coefficients to aid residents in paying heating bills from January to April 2026, amid opposition from local authorities and employer associations.
Million bill for new waste sorting: 'We were forced to raise the fee'
Sweden is set to implement a new EU waste sorting law in 2027 that will shift the burden of costs for waste collection to property owners and housing associations, provoking legal concerns from property owners.
Ida-Virumaa Apartment Associations Show Little Interest in House Renovation
Apartment associations in Ida-Virumaa are largely uninterested in house renovations, even with generous state subsidies covering up to 80% of costs.
The assessment has arrived: Charges will increase
The property management charge is expected to rise as the annual meeting season for housing associations begins, largely due to increased heating costs during a cold winter.
Should large housing complexes and high-rise buildings be classified?
Architects and associations in France advocate for the recognition of 20th-century concrete architecture, despite its negative image from the 1960s.
Has the renovation been postponed? At least it can't be justified for these reasons anymore
Danske Bank's Ville Roihu points out that most reasons for delaying renovations have now been eliminated, urging timely planning and execution of necessary repairs.
ONLY LIMITED TIME ⟩ Housing associations get the opportunity to receive significant financial aid from the state
Housing associations in Estonia can now apply for state aid to improve basement security and living conditions, covering a significant portion of the costs involved.
Short-term rental apartments and the fire safety loophole
Proposed legislation in Poland aims to significantly restrict short-term rentals in residential blocks, requiring tenant consent from housing associations, while a competing government proposal is less stringent due to constitutional concerns.
The major housing conflicts of 2025: from security deposits to the ex occupying the house
Major housing conflicts in 2025 will involve issues from security deposits to ex-partners occupying homes, with buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, and community associations experiencing high tension due to rising prices and limited supply.