The housing inspectorate explained who is responsible for snow falling from roofs.

      The answer depends on where the snow fell.

      When an icicle falls from a roof or balcony, the question arises: who is responsible for it? The answer depends on where it fell from.

      If it is the roof of an apartment building (multi-apartment building), responsibility lies with the management organizations (management companies, homeowners’ associations (TSZh), housing construction cooperatives (ZhSK), residential complexes (ZhK)) or the contractors they hire. Roofs are part of the common property, and the management company is obliged to monitor their condition: remove ice and icicles, clean gutters and eaves on pitched roofs, remove snow overhangs from all types of roofs, and also remove snow and ice from balconies and canopies.

      Balconies and canopies installed without authorization are the private property of the owner, but responsibility here is also shared between the owner and the management company. If you notice icicles on the outside of your balcony, you must notify the management company in writing. If the organization ignores the complaint, you should file a complaint with the State Housing Inspectorate of the Republic of Tatarstan. It is important to remember: if an icicle falls from your balcony or canopy and causes damage, and you did not notify the management company, you may be required to compensate for the damage.

      In the case of non-residential buildings, responsibility rests entirely with the owner. You can find out who that is through the Unified State Register of Real Estate (EGRN). Information about management companies is available on the GIS Housing and Utilities website (dom.gosuslugi.ru).

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