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Is it legal to install a lock on a community elevator?
This is a common question in many homeowners’ associations: “Is it legal to install a lock on a community elevator?”. In any community of owners, this concern is frequent and usually arises from recurring situations, such as residents wishing to limit elevator use to reduce expenses, or owners disagreeing with certain
What solutions exist for buildings without an elevator? Building rehabilitation
A reality in Spain is that many old buildings were constructed without an elevator. This has become a problem, especially in densely populated areas, since the absence of vertical mobility negatively affects accessibility, the residents’ quality of life, and, of course, the property’s value. In this context, more and more homeowners’
What is the maintenance cost of 3- and 4-story elevators?
Both the maintenance cost of a 3-story elevator and the maintenance cost of a 4-story elevator are recurring questions among building owners. The truth is that there is no fixed price for this service, since the value of elevator maintenance depends on multiple factors such as the type of installation, the
Grants to Install an Elevator in Madrid 2025
Accessibility in residential buildings is becoming increasingly important. As a result, it is common for questions to arise about grants for installing an elevator in Madrid 2025, ranging from who can apply for them to what the potential amount may be. This year has presented itself as a unique opportunity for
Preventive Elevator Maintenance: Saving Money and Increasing Safety?
Is it really necessary to invest in preventive elevator maintenance when the equipment appears to be operating normally? This question frequently arises among property owners and building managers, many of whom perceive the cost of periodic inspections as expendable. However, the absence of visible malfunctions does not mean the elevator is
Do ground floor units pay elevator maintenance in a community?
As we’ve seen in previous publications, the costs of elevator maintenance vary for commercial premises. However, do ground floor units in a residential building follow the same rules, or are they subject to different treatment? Ground floor units, by definition, are the homes located at street level and usually do not