Why are SSSB renovating and carrying through pipe replacements?

In SSSB’s properties from the 1960s and 1970s the pipe installations and the shower rooms are in need of renovation. If nothing is done old shower rooms in poor condition can lead to considerable water damage due to ageing pipes and poor damp insulation in the walls and floors.

For almost ten years we’ve been carrying through pipe replacement in our properties from these decades. During a pipe replacement all pipes in the building are replaced. At the same time we take the opportunity to do a complete renovation of all shower rooms and when necessary also the kitchens.

What does a renovation of the shower room imply for me as a tenant?

During a certain period for about 6 - 8 weeks, your shower room will be closed. You will then use a temporary shower room in your corridor which you will share with a few other tenants.

Your shower room will be (when pipe replacement) completely tiled (walls and floor) and a new mixer tap, towel dryer, wash-basin and toilet will be installed. Here is an example of a renovated shower room »

For how long will a renovation last?

It will take about 6 - 8 weeks to renovate a shower room and the time for a renovation of a communal kitchen is a little bit more. When renovating all shower rooms and also the communal kitchen in a corridor the renovation period for that corridor will last for about 6-12 months depending on the size of the building.

Timetables for each housing area where SSSB is carrying through renovations and pipe replacements are found at the area pages here on sssb.se. Go to Our apartments »

Will I be able to use my shower room during the renovation?
When the shower rooms are being renovated you will not have access to your shower room for at least 6 - 8 weeks. To minimize disturbance from the building work during a pipe replacement, a temporary door will, in some cases, be installed between your hall and your room when the renovation starts in your shower room. A temporary door can look like this »

We will also need to use one or more shower rooms per corridor to provide showers and toilets for the residents. This means that some tenants must move out of their apartments. You will find more information about moving out below.

What does a renovation of the kitchen imply for me as a tenant?

When we're renovating a communal kitchen you will have to use the kitchen in your neighbour corridor during the renovation period.

This means that it will be crowded in that kitchen during the 6 -8 weeks that the renovation will be carried out. After that period there is a probability that you have to share your kitchen with another corridor while they are getting their kitchen renovated. Please try to keep in mind that after these weeks you will all have a new kitchen with a more modern standard and all equipment, white goods and furniture will be exchanged.

Will there be disturbances during the renovation?

The rebuilding involves disturbances for the tenants. Both demolition work and drilling in concrete will be done, which can get noisy sometimes. Disturbing work is not allowed before 08:00 in the morning and has to be finished by 16:00 in the afternoon. We do our best to ensure that you as a tenant are bothered as little as possible.

Will there be water and electricity supply stoppages?

We can’t avoid that there will be water and electricity supply stoppages during the rebuilding. We will inform about these through announcements in the building and on the notice board at My pages on sssb.se. A stoppage is not allowed to begin before 08:00 in the morning.

Will I get any rent reduction?

During the renovation of your shower room you will get a 40 % reduction on your basic rent the first 42 days and after that 60 % starting day 43. You will get your rent reduction retroactively when the renovation of your shower room is completed.

When you need to share kitchen with another corridor you will get a 20% reduction on your rent. This concerns both tenants that use another corridor’s kitchen and tenants that have “temporary guests” in their own kitchen.

The reduction is negotiated with Stockholm Student Tenants’ Association (SSF).

What happens if I need to move out of my apartment?

If you need to move SSSB will offer you an alternative accommodation. Unfortunately, this move will create extra work for you, but the measures we are taking are imperative to avoid serious damage to the property. The move is being carried out in accordance with the Swedish Rent Act which gives the property owner access to apartments in need of maintenance and repair.

A removal firm will help you to move and SSSB will repay any costs associated with your move such as changing your address and moving your broadband.

What does a renovation imply for me as a tenant?

Your shower room will be completely tiled (walls and floor) and a new mixer tap, towel dryer, wash-basin and toilet will be installed. The communal kitchens will get a more modern standard and all equipment, white goods and furniture will be exchanged.

During a certain period you won’t be able to use your own shower room and in some cases not the communal kitchen either. When we're renovating a communal kitchen you will have to use the kitchen in your neighbour corridor during the renovation period.

Some of you will also have to move into other rooms, so your shower room can be used by other tenants in the corridor.

For how long will a renovation last?

It will take about 5-7 weeks to renovate a shower room and the time for a renovation of a communal kitchen is a little bit more. When renovating all shower rooms and also the communal kitchen in a corridor the renovation period for that corridor will last for about 6-12 months.

The renovation period for the whole building however will last longer depending on the size of the building and if it’s only the shower rooms that will be renovated or if the kitchens are included as well. Timetables for each housing area where SSSB is carrying through renovations and pipe replacements are found at the area pages here on sssb.se. Go to Our apartments »

Will I be able to use my shower room during the renovation?

When the shower rooms are being renovated you will not have access to your shower room for at least 5-7 weeks. To minimize disturbance from the building work, a temporary door will be installed between your hall and your room when the renovation starts in your shower room.

We will also need to use one or more shower rooms per corridor to provide showers and toilets for the residents. This means that some tenants must move out of their apartments. You will find more information about moving out below.

Where can I do my cooking during thre renovation?

You will get access to your neighbour corridor’s communal kitchen during the renovation of your kitchen. This means that it will be crowded in that kitchen during the 8-10 weeks that the renovation will be carried out. After that period there is a probability that you have to share your kitchen with another corridor while they are getting their kitchen renovated. Please try to keep in mind that after these weeks you will all have a new modern kitchen to look forward to.

Will there be disturbances during the renovation?

The rebuilding involves disturbances for the tenants. Both demolition work and drilling in concrete will be done, which can get noisy sometimes. Disturbing work is not allowed before 08:00 in the morning and has to be finished by 16:00 in the afternoon. We do our best to ensure that you as a tenant are bothered as little as possible.

Will there be water and electricity supply stoppages?

We can’t avoid that there will be water and electricity supply stoppages during the rebuilding. We will inform about these through announcements in the building and on the notice board at My pages on sssb.se. A stoppage is not allowed to begin before 08:00 in the morning.

Will I get any rent reduction?

During the renovation of your shower room you will get a 40 % reduction on your basic rent the first 42 days and after that 60 % starting day 43. You will get your rent reduction retroactively when the renovation of your shower room is completed.

When you need to share kitchen with another corridor you will get a 20% reduction on your rent. This concerns both tenants that use another corridor’s kitchen and tenants that have “temporary guests” in their own kitchen.

The reduction is negotiated with Stockholm Student Tenants’ Association (SSF).

What happens if I need to move out of my apartment?

If you need to move SSSB will offer you an alternative accommodation. Unfortunately, this move will create extra work for you, but the measures we are taking are imperative to avoid serious damage to the property. The move is being carried out in accordance with the Swedish Rent Act which gives the property owner access to apartments in need of maintenance and repair.

A removal firm will help you to move and SSSB will repay any costs associated with your move such as changing your address and moving your broadband.