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Who pays for the lift in Georgian apartment buildings, and how?

The lift as common property and who pays for it.

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Short answer

In Georgian apartment buildings the lift is common property, so the owners of the flats pay for its upkeep themselves, each in proportion to their share. The amount of regular contributions is set by the charter of the homeowners' association, and extra spending needs the approval of two thirds of members. Using the lift less, or not at all, does not mean paying less.

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Why

  1. By law, lifts, shafts and channels in an apartment building are common property.
  2. Each owner shares the costs of maintaining and using common property in proportion to their share.
  3. Not using the lift does not release an owner from sharing the costs.

Details

If you rent a flat, ask the landlord or neighbours how the lift is paid for in your building and whether it is included in the rent. The landlord pays contributions as an owner, so it is worth writing into the lease who covers them.

Tip

Ask neighbours or your landlord how the lift is paid for in your building, and keep the needed money or card handy.

What may differ

The amount of contributions depends on the homeowners' association charter and members' decisions.

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Sources

The payment arrangement is decided by the owners of each building within the law.

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