Everything residents need to know about cleaning their local area

The local area is the most important object that must be kept clean.

The standard of living of all owners of a residential building depends on how well and in a timely manner it is cleaned.

Read the article about what belongs to the local area, who cleans it and who is responsible for putting it in order.

What it is?

The local area is the space that belongs to a particular house. Its boundaries are fixed at the stage of construction of a residential property.

To the local area include such objects as:

• flower beds, shrubs and other landscaping elements;
• benches and gazebos;
• sport complexes;
• parking spaces for vehicles;
• alleys and sidewalks;
• pedestrian paths;
• lanterns and other lighting elements;
• areas where waste bins are located.

In some local areas there is a complete list of objects, while in others there are only a few of the most significant elements.

Who should clean up?

Responsibilities for cleaning the local area assigned to the following responsible organizations:

1. The management company with which the residents entered into an agreement.
2. Third-party companies that have entered into a contract with the owners of a residential property or with the HOA.
3. Developer (in new houses, until the territory is privatized).

The residents decide which company will be responsible for maintaining the residential building and its surrounding areas during a general building meeting.

If it was decided to refuse the services of the HOA, then all responsibilities are transferred to the owners object. In other cases, the hired company bears obligations not only for the frequency, but also for the quality of cleaning.

What is included in the list of works to restore order?

The management company does not have the right to perform cleaning at its own discretion. There are specific norms and rules in this regard, prescribed at the legislative level.

The main list of works that must be implemented:

• maintaining the cleanliness of sidewalks, roads, lawns, pedestrian areas;
• removal of snow from the local area;
• maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of all elements installed in the local area;
• ensuring access to hatches, engineering units, water supply points - the presence of debris on them or their icing is unacceptable;
• caring for green spaces and keeping them clean;
• daily cleaning of bins with their scheduled disinfection;
• Maintaining cleanliness of waste collection areas.

If necessary, HOAs must use specialized equipment.

Periodicity

Routine cleaning of the local area runs once every 24 hours. This frequency can be increased as necessary, for example, when carrying out repair work.

In the winter season, subject to heavy snowfall, house areas are cleaned 2 times per shift. Sidewalks and pedestrian paths should be sprinkled at least once a day. Compliance with this schedule will help keep the local area clean.

Features for spring, summer, autumn and winter periods

List of works carried out in the summer:

1. Sweeping the area: paths, sidewalks, etc. If the air temperature exceeds 30 degrees, watering of asphalt areas is carried out. This is done daily.
2. Garbage collection.
3. Watering and trimming green areas. This includes not only lawns, but also shrubs and trees. These procedures are carried out at least once every 2-3 days. The exact time depends on the air temperature and climatic conditions.
4. Whitewashing and painting elements (borders, trees, benches, swings, etc.)
5. Emptying trash bins and sweeping areas.

In winter time cleaning has the following features:

• the territory is cleared of snow daily; if necessary, special equipment must be used;
• places where there are plantings are loosened;
• pedestrian paths and sidewalks are sprinkled with sand and salt;
• icicles are knocked off roofs, sewer hatches must be cleared of ice;
• bins are emptied and cleaned regularly;
• Garbage is removed from children's and playgrounds.

If there is heavy snowfall outside, snow removal is carried out 2 times a day.

Features of processing the local area in autumn:

1. Collecting rain and melt water to the wastewater system.
2. Cleaning drains and gutters from falling leaves and debris.
3. Cleaning the area from dirt and falling leaves, preparing for the winter.

Sweeping and washing of sidewalks should be carried out in the morning or late in the evening. This is done so as not to disturb residents.

What to do if they don't clean it up?

If the local area is not cleaned or the work is performed poorly, Residents must file a complaint with the management company. To begin with, an oral complaint from the owners of a residential property is sufficient. It can be handed over by the chairman or a senior person in the house.

Based on the complaint, the organizers of the HOA assemble a commission, which evaluates the quality of cleaning of the local area. The identified deficiencies must be eliminated as soon as possible.

Sometimes it happens that the management organization does not want to meet the residents halfway and fulfill their legal demands. In this case owners must contact the Housing Inspectorate, to the local administration, to the Prosecutor's Office or even to the court. The regulatory authorities will conduct their own inspection, based on the results of which a decision will be made.

If the HOA does not fulfill its obligations, then the owners have the right to terminate the previously drawn up agreement and choose a new management company. You should also submit an application for recalculation and refund of funds spent on unprovided services.

Cost of services

House area cleaning price consists of a number of factors, including:

1. Regional affiliation. In each subject of the Russian Federation, an average price is unofficially established, which is the guideline for all companies and individuals.
2. Season. Cleaning costs less in summer than in winter.
3. Scope of upcoming work.The larger it is, the more expensive the services of specialists will cost.
4. Time and effort spent on cleaning. Naturally, removing snow 0.5 m thick is much more difficult than sweeping a footpath.
5. Service level. Large companies employ trained people, they have technological equipment that allows them to carry out cleaning in the shortest possible time and with the highest quality.
6. Current promotions and discounts. They can be offered by serious organizations.

Estimated cost depending on the time of year: in winter - from 15 rubles per sq. m. m., in summer - from 12 rubles per sq. m.

At whose expense is it carried out?

Cleaning the local area paid by residents. Owners pay fees for house maintenance and repairs at a set rate. This amount includes the cost of cleaning the adjacent areas.

The cost of services is approved at the meeting. If necessary, the tariff can be reduced or increased. However, the HOA does not have the right to change the cost of services unilaterally.

You will find everything you need to know about cleaning the area in this section.

Conclusion

Cleaning of the local area is the responsibility of the management company's employees. However, the owners of the property must control the quality of its execution and pay for the work.

Cleaning must be carried out in full and at specified intervals. If these conditions are not fully implemented, you must contact the HOA with a complaint.