Resident democracy is based on the Act on Shared Management in Rental Buildings. It gives residents the power to make decisions and have a say in their own housing.
Resident activity is voluntary work done by residents together to improve their own living comfort and the living environment. It provides a means for residents to create a living environment that suits them. You can get involved by attending a residents’ meeting in your own building. All residents are welcome to attend a residents’ meeting. The meeting discusses current issues and elects a residents’ committee for the building.
The residents’ committee represents the residents of the building in equal manner. It deals with and takes forward the suggestions and questions put forward by residents. For common activities, the residents’ committee has access to a budget for organising events such as communal work, residents’ parties and other joint events, as well as for various purchases. Information about the activities of the residents is posted on the notice boards of the buildings. For more information about resident activity, please contact the chairperson of the residents’ committee or the housing advisory service of Kouvolan Asunnot.
Event money encourages residents to take part in joint activities, even if the building does not have its own residents’ committee. Residents can apply for event funding to organise events such as communal work and barbecues. In addition, the purchase of flowers for the courtyard is supported by a flower fund in spring and autumn.
Residents’ benefits
Kouvolan Asunnot offers its residents a variety of benefits. The most up-to-date information is available on the website, in the newsletter and on the residents’ webpages.