Bostäder i Borås takes over the management of neglected properties in Norrby

For the first time, Hyresnämnden, the rent tribunal, has decided to place a property under compulsory management with Bostäder i Borås responsible. The decision took effect on 25 October and means the company now takes over the running of Billdalsgatan 1 A-B and 3, with the aim of creating a safe and stable living environment for the residents.

- Our highest priority is to make sure the tenants affected are safe and have stability, says Sophia Jonsson, head of marketing and communications at Bostäder i Borås. Since we received the decision from Hyresnämnden we have focused on getting to grips with the case, forming a picture of the current condition of the property and informing the residents. This is a new situation for us, and we see it as a chance to make a positive difference for these tenants and for Borås as a whole.

To meet the legal requirements of the assignment, Bostäder i Borås has set up new payment solutions and direct communication with the tenants. One urgent measure, for example, was to review the heating system to secure a more tolerable indoor environment for the residents.

As the new manager, Bostäder i Borås has undertaken to ensure long-term and sustainable management of the properties. The work will cover both thorough inspections and ongoing improvements, to meet the orders issued. The aim is to maintain a decent living environment where tenants can feel safe and looked after.

- The compulsory management does not affect the company's finances, as it is kept entirely separate from our ordinary operations, Sophia Jonsson concludes.