{"id":13349,"date":"2021-03-24T19:04:48","date_gmt":"2021-03-24T19:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=13349"},"modified":"2024-11-22T10:31:13","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T10:31:13","slug":"housing-society-maintenance-issues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/","title":{"rendered":"HOUSING SOCIETY MAINTENANCE ISSUES"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3-1024x536.png\" alt=\"Housing society maintenance issues\" class=\"wp-image-13363\" style=\"width:588px;height:307px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/online-activist-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da7f6fdf16e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69da7f6fdf16e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#What_is_Building_Management\" >What is Building Management?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#Commonly_faced_Housing_society_maintenance_issues\" >Commonly faced Housing society maintenance issues<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#1_Maintenance_Fund_Collection_and_Audits\" >1. Maintenance Fund Collection and Audits:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#2_Water_water_everywhere_and_not_a_drop_to_drink\" >2. Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#3_Parking_Problems\" >3. Parking Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#4_Waste_and_Garbage_Disposal\" >4. Waste and Garbage Disposal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#5_Wear_and_Tear_of_Buildings\" >5. Wear and Tear of Buildings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#How_do_you_prevent_and_stop_these_from_happening\" >How do you prevent and stop these from happening?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2021\/03\/housing-society-maintenance-issues\/#How_can_a_Housing_society_management_software_help_with_Housing_Society_Maintenance_Issues\" >How can a Housing society management software help with Housing Society Maintenance Issues?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Building_Management\"><\/span><strong>What is Building Management? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any Apartment Complex or a Housing Society\u2019s central aim is to provide a holistic living experience. Apartments have evolved from being just a roof over your head to Gated Communities today, which provide you so much more to ensure that all residents live a luxurious and wholesome lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several amenities and facilities that modern Gated communities offer &#8211; Gardens, parks, swimming pools, gymnasium, sports\/play areas, clubhouse etc to fulfill all the needs of residents. While it is the responsibility of Management Committees or Resident Welfare Associations (RWA) to manage and maintain these on a daily basis, there is so much more that goes behind building management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of issues that arise within a housing society on a frequent basis. <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/apartment-association\/society-management-software\">Housing society maintenance<\/a> issues such as broken or malfunctioning facilities, complaints put forth by residents, scarce supply of resources etc are some of them. Let us delve deeper into some of these issues and their solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Commonly_faced_Housing_society_maintenance_issues\"><\/span><strong>Commonly faced Housing society maintenance issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Maintenance_Fund_Collection_and_Audits\"><\/span>1. <strong>Maintenance Fund Collection and Audits:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the perspective of a Management Committee, collecting and calculating the maintenance fee from residents becomes an issue when there are defaulters. More defaulters means lesser collection which results in a lower maintenance amount for the functioning of that society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, most of the defaulters are accidental and often need nothing more than a reminder or two. However, keep a lookout of Management Committees charging any unnecessary or extra amounts under false pretexts such as keeping pets or asking for more than required because one has a bigger flat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Water_water_everywhere_and_not_a_drop_to_drink\"><\/span>2. <strong>Water water everywhere and not a drop to drink:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As essential as this precious resource is, water can actually be quite the cause of a Housing society maintenance issues. Whether it\u2019s being supplied with dirty or unhygienic water, facing scarcity of water supply or unanticipated leakages and wastage. Most cities today already face acute water shortage. In order to avoid any unforeseen water supply cuts, residents fix water tanks overhead to store water. But society rules allow only specific size measurements for installation of such water tanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, when there are no overhead tanks and water is supplied by the government, Management Committees may cut off water supply during busy hours without any prior notice. That\u2019s when it becomes an issue. On top of that housing societies may sometimes fail to arrange for water tankers or face pump failures. Poor maintenance or handling of <a href=\"https:\/\/facilitywize.com\/allCategories\/Sewage-treatment-plant-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewage Treatment Plants<\/a> can sometimes cause major unavoidable shutdowns or stoppages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Parking_Problems\"><\/span>3. <strong>Parking Problems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking is one aspect of Housing society maintenance issues that has been known to be a bone of contention among residents and MCs in a housing society. <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2015\/02\/19rules-pertaining-to-car-parking-in-apartment-complexes\/\">Common parking problems<\/a> sound like members using or encroaching upon other\u2019s alloted parking spaces, haphazard parking causing a great deal of inconvenience or visitors not being allowed to park etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ideally, one slot is allocated per member to park their four-wheeler. According to society bye-laws 5% of the space must be reserved for visitor parking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Waste_and_Garbage_Disposal\"><\/span>4. <strong>Waste and Garbage Disposal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper and ill-organized <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/06\/composting-waste-management-for-apartment-communities-in-covid-age-interactive-webinar\/\">garage disposal systems<\/a> can be a real nuisance to everyone in a society. Even after the Management Committees provide separate bins for wet, dry and sanitary waste, sometimes residents don\u2019t comply with such arrangements and dump waste quite carelessly. It is our responsibility as members of society and the country to adopt and follow healthy waste management practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, think how much effort it takes for the cleaning staff and even the management committee to keep micro-managing haphazard garbage disposal with so many Housing society maintenance issues to already look after.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Wear_and_Tear_of_Buildings\"><\/span>5. <strong>Wear and Tear of Buildings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s natural for buildings to age and go through wear and tear. This is something which is inevitable as no builder will promise the longevity of a building\u2019s pristine state. As buildings age, they will require constant repairs and upkeep. RWAs have to keep addressing such problems to keep their working conditions. Some commonly faced issues that require timely maintenance are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plumbing issues like clogs and leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malfunctioning AC units<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pest Control problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fading paint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These issues will be faced by residents who live in a community for long periods of time for which they will raise maintenance requests to the management committee.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Housing society maintenance issues\" class=\"wp-image-13370\" style=\"width:490px;height:326px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Handymen-repairing-clients-home-appliance-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prevent_and_stop_these_from_happening\"><\/span><strong>How do you prevent and stop these from happening?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every cloud has a silver lining and every problem has a solution. Here\u2019s what you can do to prevent and stop the above Housing society maintenance issues from occurring:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Despite manual reminders through notices or posters, sometimes residents may walk past any such Maintenance payment related information. It\u2019s better to have a <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/apartment-association\/society-accounting-software\">Society accounting software<\/a> like ADDA that sends automatic reminders to residents and keeps track of all your maintenance invoices. It\u2019s highly recommended that you take a good look at all the charges you are being made to pay under a maintenance fee before you buy an apartment. This will make you aware of what exactly you are being charged for and avoid any malpractices that would lead you to pay more than necessary.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Measures like <a href=\"https:\/\/facilitywize.com\/allCategories\/Rainwater-Harvesting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rainwater harvesting<\/a>, reusing wastewater for different purposes like domestic activities or watering the plants can help save water to a great extent. Moreover, many communities today have implemented ways to utilise water from STPs. Read this blog on ways to avoid water scarcity and to know more about such communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Usually MCs arrive at a parking strategy by drawing slots or assigning slots to members through first-come first serve basis. If an owner does not have a parking spot and rents out their property, it is their responsibility to make a parking spot available for their tenant. If your spot has been encroached or you face any similar issue then write to the management committee. If this Housing society maintenance issue remains unresolved then approach the Registrar of societies or Co-operative court. Check out our blog on <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/12\/corruption-in-housing-societies\/\">corruption in housing societies <\/a>that addresses the recourse in such cases.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It helps to keep as many garbage cans in a society complex as possible to avoid littering. Management Committees can definitely put up notices warning anyone who litters to be fined a heavy amount. One of the best ways to manage garbage disposal without depending on the local municipality is composting. You can get a complete <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2018\/09\/diy-guide-composting-system-apartments\/\">DIY guide on Apartment composting<\/a> here.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A strong team should conduct any seasonal repairs or upgradation to the society buildings to keep them in top notch conditions. Also, there should be a proper method and system of complaint redressal for residents when they want to raise a request for maintenance or repair.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_a_Housing_society_management_software_help_with_Housing_Society_Maintenance_Issues\"><\/span>How can a Housing society management software help with Housing Society Maintenance Issues?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Payment and collection of maintenance dues has never been easier with a software like ADDA that has an inbuilt auto invoice mechanism. This reduces defaulters drastically and leaves no room for calculation errors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/apartment-association\/society-maintenance-app\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/apartment-association\/society-maintenance-app\">society maintenance app<\/a> like ADDA will save you the trouble of raising maintenance requests manually. Now, anytime you want to get any repairs done, all you have to do is raise a ticket in ADDA\u2019s complaint management module. Once a complaint is registered, all you have to do is wait for the relevant Management to address and take care of it within a certain time period.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/contact\">Contact us<\/a> to know how we can assist your community management to take care of these issues without all the hassle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Building Management? 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