Operating costs
15.07.2020

Good to know: Operating costs that can be transferred to the tenant

Buying the apartment is the first step as an owner. Maintaining the apartment still costs money every month. Find out what expenses you can pass on to your tenants.

Passable costs:
Property tax
Sewage
Heating and warm water
Elevator
Street cleaning and garbage collection
Building cleaning, exterminator
Garden maintenance
Lighting (shared property)
Chimney sweeper
Insurance such as liability, property insurance
Facility manager
Maintenance of smoke detectors
Roof cleaning
TV reception
Washing machine use, electricity in common washrooms

No-passable costs:
Maintenance and repair like facade painting, roofing
Administration
Bank fees, postage, telephone
Fire extinguishers and fire extinguishers maintenance
Legal advice
Loss of rent insurance