TVT Kotimme 2/2021

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In English Making a flat a home The coronavirus pandemic situation and time spent at home have resulted in many of us thinking more and more about the quality of residential living. Here at TVT Asunnot, we want to offer the sort of housing quality that creates the prerequisites for making a flat a real home. OVER THE LAST year and a half, restrictions to varying degrees have been in effect, by which an attempt has been made to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Last winter, remote schooling was the practice in many families, and distance work was usual. Since gyms, theatres and even museums were closed, leisure time was also spent to a large extent at home. SCHOOLCHILDREN HAVE returned to school, but it looks like many will continue doing distance work, at least partly. Distance work can provide flexibility, promote work efficiency, and increase well-being. Achieving the benefits of working remotely nevertheless requires conditions in which there is enough peace and quiet to work. A RECENT STUDY by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland examines changes in the quality of housing production in 2005–2020. According to the study, the healthiness, safety and energy efficiency of housing have improved. At the same time, housing stock has become one-sided. Compared with the beginning of the period, studio flats in blocks of flats were being built at six times the quantity at the end of the period. VTT ALSO paid attention to the altered spatial structure of the residences. These days it is increasingly the case that threeroom flats with an open kitchen are being built into the space formerly devoted to two 30 / Kotimme rooms. This leads to small bedrooms where a workstation cannot fit and where it is not possible to move about if assistive devices are required. THE SIGNIFICANCE of housing-related quality factors increases when more time is spent at home. The coronavirus pandemic period made this obvious to everyone. At the same time, it should be remembered that the situation is not a new one for all. Also prior to this period, spending one’s days indoors has been a routine experience for many who have mobility-related challenges due to age, illness or other life circumstances. HERE AT TVT ASUNNOT, we want to offer the sort of housing quality that creates the prerequisites for making a flat a real home. An essential element in the quality aimed for is sufficient living space. In practice, we would like to see individual rest and recreation facilities in residences which allow for interior decorating in various ways. This means a bedroom that accommodates not only a bed but a remote workstation, assistive device or, for instance, a crib. For us, living space also means adequate storage space: plenty of cabinets and, according to possibility, a walk-in closet as well. AT TVT, flats are designed with human needs and the goals of the community in first place. Flats should be comfortable, safe, and guarantee accessibility. We do not want the hallway to be a multi-purpose facility combining a washroom and walk-in closet, or that a refrigerator is right next to you while you sleep through the night. When we operate this way, we create the prerequisites for well-being and make a flat a home. Teppo Forss Managing Director The rents are determined in the budget THE RENTS for 2022 are determined in the budget. The housing site-specific budgets have been submitted to the residential committees and trustees for the purpose of obtaining a statement. The budgetary statements should be delivered to your own building manager by 10 November at the latest. The Board will deal with the budgetary statements and approve the budget in its November meeting. The future rents will be announced after the Board’s decision and will enter into force on 01/03/2022. Read more about the budget on our website, www.tvt.fi. Back to everyday life after the coronavirus pandemic AFTER THE EXCEPTIONAL circumstances, the services available to TVT Asunnot residents have mainly returned to pre-coronavirus pandemic levels. If the COVID-19 situation deteriorates, TVT Asunnot will observe the instructions of the authorities and, if required, close facilities or restrict services. We will announce possible changes in our services on housing bulletin boards as well as on our website (www.tvt.fi) and in social media.
Safe, equitable housing TVT ASUNNOT tenancy agreements are being updated, and the reform concerns all residents. The legislative requirements are in the background as well as the wish to treat our residents equitably. With the updating of tenancy agreements, the same equitable terms for residence apply to all. The updating of tenancy agreements is continuing, one area and residential building at a time. The schedule is being supplemented online at www.tvt.fi/vuokrasopimus. The goal is that all tenancy agreements will be equitable by the end of 2023. All residents have received a notice regarding the updating of their tenancy agreements in the autumn. When the residential tenancy agreement update starts, a notice will appear on the bulletin board and the resident will receive the updated agreement for signing by post. The most essential changes to the tenancy agreement • The rent increase condition is to be entered into the tenancy agreement. • Smoking is prohibited in residences as well as on the balconies, patios, courtyards and in the building’s common facilities. • Water is to be charged in accordance with consumption. • The conditions with regard to moving away are supplemented by a contractual penalty, which is charged if the move is delayed beyond the date agreed. A new look in customer service TVT ASUNNOT’S street-level customer service facility has been given a bright new appearance as a result of renovation. At the same time, the premises have been renewed to make taking care of matters at TVT easier. As a result of the renovation, meeting facilities have been built on the street level, providing privacy in addition to peace and quiet for the discussion of subjects connected with your own housing. The location and furnishing of other customer service points have also been considered to ensure that peaceful and convenient dealings with the public are possible. All personal customer service is now concentrated on the street level. As a result, you no longer need to climb the stairs to the second floor to deal with our office: rather, our experts come to personally greet you. To ensure that taking care of business goes as smoothly as possible, take advantage of making an appointment with our service consultancy via our website at www.tvt. fi/ajanvaraus. By using the form, briefly explain what the subject concerns and submit your contact information. We’ll get in touch with you to resolve the matter. If what you wish to discuss requires a visit to our office, we will reserve a personal service appointment for you. In connection with the renovation, an infopoint has been set up in the customer service facility where we provide general counselling and guidance. You can also bring forms and enclosures linked with your housing to the infopoint. The keys for tenancy agreements that are ending are still returned by leaving them in the mailbox next to the outer door. Alternatively, you can leave your keys at the infopoint during office hours. Kotimme / 31
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