asuntokohtainen

Asuntokohtainen refers to a Finnish term that translates to "apartment-specific" or "dwelling-specific." It is often used in the context of utility billing, maintenance, and renovations for residential properties, particularly apartment buildings or housing cooperatives. When a cost or service is described as asuntokohtainen, it means that it is directly attributable to an individual apartment or dwelling unit rather than being a shared expense for the entire building.

For instance, in terms of utility costs, an asuntokohtainen water bill would reflect the amount of water consumed by a particular household, as measured by an individual water meter within that unit. This contrasts with a situation where water costs are divided equally among all residents of a building. Similarly, maintenance or repair work that is solely needed within one apartment, such as fixing a leaky faucet in a specific unit, would be considered an asuntokohtainen expense.

In the realm of renovations, if an owner decides to upgrade their own kitchen or bathroom, these improvements are asuntokohtainen. However, if a renovation project benefits the entire building, such as a new roof or facade repair, it would be a shared cost among all residents, not asuntokohtainen. Understanding this distinction is important for property owners and residents in Finland when dealing with financial responsibilities and decision-making related to their homes.