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Tenants in Finnish housing companies may have the right to participate in general meetings when issues affecting residents are discussed. The law grants tenants, subtenants, and other residents the right to attend in certain cases, even though only shareholders can vote.
In housing companies with at least five apartments owned by different individuals, tenants can join meetings when topics such as house rules, shared facility usage, or major renovations are on the agenda.
Katja Lauronen, a lawyer at the Finnish Real Estate Federation, explained the rules. “Residents have the right to attend if the meeting covers house rules, such as changes to them, or the use of common areas like saunas and laundry rooms,” she said.
Tenants may also attend when maintenance or renovations significantly impact their apartment or shared spaces. Large-scale repair projects affecting daily life are an example.
Tenants can speak but not vote
Tenants can voice their opinions in these meetings but do not have voting rights. “Their ability to influence decisions is limited to speaking,” Lauronen said.
If multiple tenants live in the same apartment, they must select one representative to attend. They can also bring an assistant.
Housing companies must inform tenants about meetings at least two weeks in advance. This can be done by posting a notice on the building’s bulletin board or delivering it to each rented apartment. Some companies may use both methods for clarity.
Lauronen emphasised that involving tenants benefits housing companies. “It ensures that all residents’ needs and opinions are considered,” she said.
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Source: www.helsinkitimes.fi
