Payment for housing and community services management ceases: Russians no longer obligated to pay managers
In Russia, there have been discussions and legislative trends about decentralizing the management of small residential buildings, making it easier for such buildings to be managed locally rather than by large management companies or municipal administrations. This shift, if implemented, could potentially affect around 6% to 9% of houses throughout Russia.
The proposed amendment, led by State Duma deputies, including Dmitry Gusyev, aims to simplify the management processes for buildings with up to 50 apartments. Currently, such independence is only allowed in buildings with no more than 30 apartments.
The goals of this proposed amendment include improving maintenance efficiency, giving residents more control, and reducing bureaucratic overhead. By passing the law, housing and communal services payments could be reduced by up to 40%, according to reports by TASS.
One of the key advantages of direct management by residents is the potential to solve all problems themselves, rather than relying on managing companies. In some cases, managing companies appointed by local authorities or seizing control of buildings provide no services but demand payment every month.
Experts believe that the limit of 30 apartments allows managing companies to impose high fees for services on small buildings. They argue that direct management by residents is a more suitable solution for buildings with up to 50 apartments.
It is worth noting that the search results did not contain direct information about this proposed amendment to the housing code specifically. For precise information, it would be necessary to consult the latest official publications or legal databases specific to Russian housing legislation updates in 2025.
Despite the potential benefits, managing organizations often do not want such buildings due to high maintenance and upkeep costs. Residents, however, cannot refuse unwanted services from managing companies.
In some areas, such as Maga Dan and Magadan Oblast, many residents are already managing their homes independently. Sergei Kostyuchenkov, a member of the Tula Chamber of Commerce and Industry, explained that there are buildings with up to 50 apartments where managing companies cannot exist in principle.
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This proposed amendment, initiated by State Duma deputies such as Dmitry Gusyev, aims to revolutionize personal-finance management for small residential buildings in Russia by allowing buildings with up to 50 apartments to be managed independently. Experts suggest this change could potentially reduce housing and communal services payments by up to 40%, as reported by TASS, thereby enhancing personal-finance situations for residents.
