The State Duma proposed to introduce differentiated warranty periods for major repairs

Dmitry Gusev, first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Control, sent a bill to the government of the Russian Federation for review on the establishment of differentiated warranty periods for major repairs and the introduction of mandatory photo and video recording of work. This is evidenced by the relevant document, which was reviewed by TASS on April 13.

The initiative involves amendments to the Housing Code of the Russian Federation. Instead of the current single period of five years, it is proposed to establish a warranty of at least 10 years for the repair of roofs, facades and supporting structures. For in-house engineering systems, the period will be at least seven years, while for other types of work, the minimum threshold of five years will remain.

According to the draft, regional operators will be required to record all stages of repairs on photos and videos. These materials should be posted in the state information system (GIS) of housing and communal services and on the official websites of operators. The powers of the owners' representatives are also being expanded during the acceptance process.: They will be able to initiate an independent examination, check documentation and refuse to sign acts until violations are eliminated.

"Today, people pay contributions for major repairs, but they often do not understand what exactly is happening to their house and what the funds are being spent on. We propose to give owners real control tools, from photo—fixing to the right not to accept substandard work. This is a matter of justice and responsibility to people," Gusev said.

The explanatory note to the bill notes that the initiative is aimed at strengthening tenants' control over the quality of work and increasing transparency in the spending of capital repair funds.

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