What to do if receipts for major repairs do not arrive?

Why don't I receive receipts for major repairs?

A very common case is when property owners do not find receipts in their own mailboxes.

The following reasons for the lack of accounts can be identified:

• if a citizen lives in an apartment under a social tenancy agreement and is not the owner, the municipality makes contributions for him;
• in the information system of the fund charging contributions there is no information at the specified address, when the data is updated, payments will begin to arrive;
• a residential building is not included in the repair program, the basis for this may be: - recognition of an apartment building as unsafe and unfit for habitation, which entails the demolition of the house or its complete reconstruction; – the presence of less than 3 apartments in a residential building; – alienation of the land plot on which the house stands for municipal or state needs, according to the alienation of all objects in it; – the owner of the property is only one owner;
• the repair fee is included in the utility bill;
• the receipt could have been lost due to the dishonest performance of its duties by the delivery service or someone took it from the mailbox (for example, a neighbor).

Why may the bill not arrive?

There are often situations when residents do not receive such payments. Why are there no receipts for major repairs, and in what cases can this happen? Let's look at the main ones.

Firstly, if you live in an apartment on the basis of a social tenancy agreement . The owner of the property in this case is the municipality, which makes appropriate deductions to pay for future major repairs.

Secondly, if the house you live in does not participate in your region’s program for major repairs. Such a house could be:

• an apartment building recognized as unsafe and which must be demolished or reconstructed;
• a house of a so-called blocked building (a low-rise residential building of no more than three floors, divided into separate blocks, each of which has its own access to a separate plot of land);
• a house with less than three apartments;
• a house owned by one owner.

In these cases, invoices for payment of contributions for major repairs should not be received.

Thirdly, if the organization calculating contributions does not yet have information on your home . Wait, the payment document will arrive as soon as the information is updated.

Fourthly, if a receipt for major repairs does not arrive, then the invoice could simply be lost during delivery to your mailbox.

Fifthly, the amount of the contribution for major repairs can be included in the regular receipt for utility services provided, and you already pay for it. Therefore, a separate receipt for major repairs was not received.

And finally, sixthly, if you live in a communal apartment , your neighbor could pick up the receipt.

In this case, you need to send an application to the regional operator for recalculation in accordance with the occupied area, attaching a copy of the certificate of registration of ownership.

I haven’t received a receipt for major repairs – do I need to pay?

Do not forget that the absence of payment bills in no way relieves residential property owners from the obligation to pay monthly fees. If the delay in payment was not due to the fault of the owner (late delivery of invoices was caused by the operator or his agent), then no penalties will be charged. Otherwise, you must appeal the accrual to the court.

If the owner does not receive receipts, it is recommended to promptly contact the regional operator to resolve the issue of paperwork, so as not to later find yourself a willful defaulter and a participant in unpleasant legal proceedings.

Information

Perhaps the homeowner's home is not included in the capital repair program, so the bills should not be sent to him.

You should check all information carefully. To do this, you need to go to the state Internet resource website Reform Housing and Communal Services.Ru, select the “Capital Repairs” block, then go to “Regional Capital Repair Programs”, select your region from the list of administrative units and find the address of the house you are interested in.

Why pay on receipts for major repairs?

Despite the fact that payments for major repairs go to the fund, they are not voluntary. This money pays for the work of contractors, insurance, etc. There is no agreement between the residents of the house and the construction companies. Therefore, its absence is not a reason for non-payment.

The amount of payment on the receipt for major repairs may vary among residents of different buildings. It depends on the following factors: age of construction, condition, availability of an elevator, number of floors, and other things.

Everyone needs to pay for major repairs, not only because it is a mandatory payment, like paying for an apartment. But also because houses wear out over time and become dangerous for people to live in. Payments for major repairs protect residents from such an outcome.

How can I determine the amount of my debt?

If the property owner’s home is included in the renovation program, it is recommended that questions regarding payment be clarified with the regional operator. Where can I get contact information for this organization? Here are some ways:

• ask your neighbors for a similar bill and find information;
• check with your management company;
• find your operator’s website on the Internet;
• take a look at Reform Housing and Communal Services.Ru.

And after going through a simple registration procedure that won’t take much time, you can find out the amount of your debt on the operator’s website.

How can you find out your debt?

If you are sure that you must pay contributions for major repairs, but the bills do not arrive , you need to contact the regional operator to find out the reasons.

Contacts of this organization can be found in several ways:

• look at similar receipts from your neighbors;
• call your management company;
• go to the website of the regional operator;
• go to the website Reform Housing and Communal Services.Ru.

You can immediately find out the debt on contributions for major repairs by registering in your personal account on the website of the regional operator. As a rule, you can also make payment there.

Be careful when paying contributions for major repairs using the details indicated on the receipt. After all, scammers could have planted this document in your mailbox.

If you have any doubts about the authenticity of the invoice , call your regional operator or your management organization and carefully check the details specified in the receipt.

Folk wisdom

Taxes and utility bills have recently been growing at record rates, paying them on time is becoming increasingly difficult, and this has led to the emergence of entire theories about how to legally refuse to pay. Someone declares himself a citizen of the USSR and declares that he does not have to pay taxes in Russia, someone claims that he has found an article in the Tax Code of the Russian Federation that exempts him from all taxes. And some believe that contributions for major repairs are voluntary donations.

Most likely, under this publication there will be comments from those who will prove that all this is a little-known truth, and in fact there is no need to pay for anything. Unfortunately, this is not so - the Tax Code of the Russian Federation does not contain articles exempting taxes, but Art. 169 of the Housing Code of the Russian Federation (link) obliges owners to pay monthly contributions for major repairs without fail.

Today’s publication will focus specifically on contributions for major repairs. Yes, in any case they will be paid. But under certain circumstances, you can relieve yourself of the obligation to pay them. Next we will tell you how this can be done legally, and why this method will not suit everyone.

What is the overhaul program?

The overhaul program is a document that provides a list of all residential buildings in need of major repairs and the timing of the repairs. You can view such a document on the official website of the regional overhaul operator. From it you can also find out what year the renovation of an elevator or facade in a particular residential building is planned for.

Homeowners can, after accepting the program, independently choose where the money will go – to the fund account or to the house account. When choosing the second option, they bear a certain responsibility, namely:

• choice of bank;
• selection of account owner;
• registration of insurance;
• drawing up estimates and determining the work order;
• search for a contractor;
• control of work;
• drawing up reports on the work done.

Why don't I receive receipts for major repairs?

There may be several reasons for the lack of receipts:

1. The house is not included in the region's program. You can check this on the official website of the Capital Repair Fund, or by calling the numbers listed on this website.
2. Most often, houses that do not participate in the programs are those owned by one owner and with less than 3 apartments.
3. The house is recognized as unsafe or subject to demolition.
4. If the tenant is not the owner of the home, or the home is on social rent. In both cases, the receipts must be paid by the owner. (read the article Payment for major repairs of a non-privatized apartment)
5. Lack of information in the Fund about the owners of the property or the parameters of the premises. In such a situation, you need to contact the settlement center with your passport and housing documents. Once the data is entered, amounts for major repairs will begin to be calculated.
6. Moratorium for new buildings. Residents living in new buildings have a deferment on payments for major repairs for a period of 3 years.
7. Lost receipt. This may be the fault of a neighbor who accidentally took two receipts. Or due to the negligence of postal employees.

To solve these problems, an application must be sent to the regional fund with a request to recalculate the debt.

It is important to monitor the deadlines for receiving receipts for major repairs. They must arrive no later than the 31st day of the current month. More often, the deadline coincides with utility payments, that is, until the 10th of the month.

Who issues receipts for major repairs?

If homeowners keep track of funds themselves, they can hire third parties to send receipts. For example, a house management company or payment centers. If the money goes to the account of a regional fund, then the receipts come directly from it. In most cases, payments for major repairs are not sent as a separate receipt, but are included in monthly housing and communal services payments.

Is it possible not to pay if receipts for major repairs do not arrive?

If the housing is a participant in the regional capital repair program, then it is mandatory to pay contributions. Even if the receipt is lost somewhere. If payments do not arrive due to the fault of the fund or operators, then pennies are not accrued on the amount owed.

In a situation where the delay is due to someone else’s fault, and the debt is growing, the owner has the right to turn to the fund. There they must recalculate the amount of his debt.

Where can you pay the debt for major repairs yourself?

You can find out the amount of debt for major repairs in the following ways:

1. On the website of the regional capital repair fund.
2. Call the phone number indicated on the similar receipt. You can use old receipts or ask a neighbor.
3. Call the management company.
4. Through Sberbank online. The same service allows you to save payment data for future payments and print receipts.
5. To facilitate this process, it is recommended to immediately register on the regional fund’s website. There you will see the payment debt, which you can immediately pay online.
6. You can pay the debt without a receipt. To do this, just find out the details and the amount of the monthly payment from old receipts. You can print the receipt yourself through your personal account on the regional operator’s website.

Consequences of late payments for major repairs

If there is a long-term failure to pay receipts for major repairs, the home owner becomes in debt. This can lead to two unfortunate consequences:

1. A penny. This is the only monetary penalty for late payments. Penalties begin to accrue after a month of non-payment. Its size is 1/300 of the current interest rate of the central bank on the amount of debt for each day of delay. You can find out more about the calculation on the website of the regional capital repair fund. A penny is added to the debt starting from the 31st day of late payments. You can challenge the increase in debt in court if you have strong evidence.
2. Seizure of property. As the pennies rise, so does the debt for major repairs. When this debt reaches a large amount, the regional fund operator has the right to go to court to enforce the collection of the debt. This application is sent to the bailiffs, who can already seize the housing. In this case, until the owner pays off the debts, he will not be able to: sell the apartment, rent it out, or perform other actions with it.

Compensation payments for major repairs

Citizens belonging to certain social groups are entitled to compensation for major repairs. This includes those people who cannot pay their bills due to their age or situation.

Full compensation of costs is given to citizens over 80 years of age. Compensation in the amount of 50% is received by single pensioners, citizens over 70 years of age, citizens with disabilities and disabled children, as well as large families. To those. Those who receive compensation also include WWII veterans, labor veterans, as well as everyone who took part in battles.

To receive such compensation, you must contact the social security service at your place of residence. You must have with you documents confirming your right to receive benefits and receipts for payment for major repairs. If receipts for major repairs do not arrive, you should immediately be wary and look for the cause of the problem. So as not to end up in a difficult situation later when the debts will be dealt with by the court.