Living area. The concept, which on the territory of our country is a problem not only for those who do not possess it, but also for the owners. Disputes around such phenomena as the social norm of housing space do not subside. What concepts and figures does the existing legislation operate in this area?
In accordance with the texts of regulatory documents, it is customary to distinguish between two main categories. One of them is the total living area. In dry terms, this is the space that your apartment occupies as part of the house. That is, the final indicator characterizing the total area will include all the rooms and utility rooms at your disposal (excluding common areas).
As for the second category, everything is somewhat more complicated with it. If in a situation where we purchase an apartment at our own expense, the living area (more precisely, its size) is limited only by our budget, then in the case of a social tenancy agreement, there are a number of very specific restrictions and norms. It is these restrictions that are called social norms. Let's focus on them.
So, living space according to the standards of our state. In other words, the premises that the municipality or other authorities provide to people. Let's start with the fact that the existing standard defines the amount of total (and not residential) area per family member. So, if one person lives in a state-owned apartment, then he is en titled to a room of at least 33 m22. In a situation where a family consists of two citizens, they must be provided with a room with a living area of at least 42 "squares". Three members of the "cell of society" can become owners of 18 m2 each.
Depending on existing regional or other benefits, citizens can count on additional footage. Living space can also be increased in a situation where one of the family members living in a particular room suffers from a serious chronic illness. To date, in our country there is no single list of categories of the population that have the right to receive additional square meters.
In general, social norms can be divided into three types (according to their purpose):
- The criterion according to which citizens can be registered as in need of housing.
- A parameter that serves as the basis for the payment of subsidies and compensations of various kinds.
- Indicator that determines the area of the premises required for living.
This is a brief information about what modern social norms are in this areaexist in Russia.
Why is such a division of premises necessary? Let's start with the fact that living space is the main parameter, the value of which has a significant impact on utility bills. It is she who is the main figure, on which various coefficients are superimposed in the calculations when calculating heating, the amount of work on capital and current repairs. This characteristic will also be important in a situation where residents decide to share the premises.
