In Brief

• Housing cooperatives are changing the rules for heating cost settlements in multi-family buildings.
• Residents will pay a minimum part of the heating costs, even if they hardly use the radiators.
• The changes will include cost allocators, heat meters, and water meters.

The End of Saving by Turning Off Radiators

Until now, many tenants have reduced their heating bills by turning their radiators to the maximum. According to Forsal, this method of saving will no longer work. A portion of the heating costs will be assigned to the apartment regardless of how often it is used (Housing cooperatives introduce radical changes in heating bills. For some, it will be a shock - Forsal.pl – forsal.pl).

What the New Rules Cover

The changes concern the way costs are settled in multi-family buildings. Residents will pay a minimum part of the heating costs, even if they hardly turn on the radiators. The new rules will also cover cost allocators, heat meters, and water meters, which are devices used to divide costs among units.

Who Will Be Most Affected by the Change

Those who have been reducing their bills by minimizing heating for years will feel the impact the most. For them, the change may mean a significantly higher monthly fee, despite low consumption.

What to Check Before the New Year

Residents should familiarize themselves with the settlement in their cooperative and check how the cost allocators and heat meters work in their unit. It is also advisable to compare previous bills with the expected costs after the changes to plan heating expenses.