A balcony is not only a part of the apartment space, but also a responsibility. In order to quickly and accurately navigate actions in emergency cases, it is important to know who and how should be responsible for its safety.
If the repair is ongoing
Even if it is still far from the emergency state, the balcony requires periodic minor repairs. Strengthening the railing, replacing old plaster, installing canopies, painting is the responsibility of the management company or HOA.
However, all current repair work is funded by the owners of the apartment building according to the law.
To do this, the management organization issues monthly invoices to all tenants for the maintenance and repair of common property, including balconies.
The list of current repairs does not include work related to glazing and various homemade structures that were not included in the house project.
When the balcony is in disrepair
If the balcony slab requires major repairs, you must contact the UK. The restoration work of the supporting structures should be carried out by the forces of the organization and at their expense.
Before contacting the management company, you should adequately assess the condition of the balcony with the involvement of an expert organization. In the inspection report, it is recommended to indicate the probable reasons for the accident of the balcony and to back up the paper with the signatures of the neighbors.
If the UK does not respond to the appeal, repair work can be carried out at its own expense.
Then, demand reimbursement of the funds spent, confirming your expenses with checks and an act of work performed. Most often, such issues are resolved through an appeal to the court.
Local authorities can consider the request of the tenant in absentia and make a unilateral decision to compensate for the money spent on the overhaul of the balcony.
How to submit documents
To contact the Criminal Code, you will need to write a statement that a major overhaul of the supporting part of the balcony is needed, attach several photos and take it to the organization in person or send it by mail.
The application is drawn up in the prescribed form, its sample can be printed from the Internet or taken from the UK office.
In it, you need to formulate a request for the recognition of the structure as emergency and dangerous for the lives of residents, and also ask to inform in writing about the decision taken.
The document is filled in in duplicate. The first one, together with the photographs, is transferred to the organization, the second with the Criminal Code mark on the acceptance of the application remains with the tenant. After submitting the document, it remains to wait for the repair measures.
