Hide summary
The shadow of a new expense looms for thousands of owners. An unexpected bill which could well further increase the already substantial burden they must assume. This time, the problem affects essential equipment on a daily basis in certain buildings. Compliance is necessary, and it will not be without cost.
Another burden for owners
Being a homeowner is a big dream for many, but this status also has its downsides. Expenses are increasing. THE bad news continue to fall for owners by 2025. Clearly, the current financial changes of the State do not spare them.
A new tax is already having the effect of a cold shower, affecting real estate that has not been used for 2 years or unfurnished property in a tense locality. And now another announcement adds to the frustration: a unexpected bill. This new obligation risks putting a little more weight on the shoulders of co-owners.
Why are owners concerned?
The owners buildings or lots in co-ownership already have to support several quarterly charges. Whether it is maintenance costs, cleaning of common areas, or even the security of the installations, the bills add up quickly.
To have
Bad news for some owners: this new tax to be paid before the end of 2024
For some, elevator maintenance is a well-known expense line item. However, a new line of expenses will soon be added: the updating elevator alert systems.
This little emergency button, often neglected, is at the heart of a technical problem linked to the end of wired and old telephone networkssuch as 2G and 3G.
A cost that amounts to hundreds of euros
Jérôme Féré, director of repairs at Konea leader in the elevator field, reiterates that this update is crucial. “It is therefore necessary to modify the installation of the remote alarm communication in the elevator. This is important for user safety. If it doesn’t work, I can’t call. »he emphasizes.
Owners must therefore prepare for this technical project. An intervention which, depending on the complexity of the installation, can last from 2 to 4 hours, specifies The Internet user. On the cost side, the bill turns out to be steep: between 800 and 1,500 euros per elevator. A bill which will certainly be shared between the co-owners, but which remains a new financial burden.
However, there is a small glimmer of hope. Switch to 4G could lead to a reduction in telephone subscriptions associated with alert systems, thus providing some long-term compensation.
To have
This new obligation to pay which will anger more than one owner, millions of French people concerned
What should the owners do?
Faced with this obligation, however, those concerned do not need to rush. THE maintenance companies elevators take the initiative to offer this update during their regular interventions.
Ultimately, owners can only accept this new expensenecessary to guarantee the safety of the occupants. Between the new tax on vacant properties, the increase in co-ownership charges and this technical update, it is becoming more and more expensive to own real estate.
While the owners hoped to see the end of incessant increases2025 still has surprises in store for them, and not the least…
