For urgent matters see In case of emergency section.
Membership
First and foremost, we recommend that all members read the association’s statutes, available at: Statutes.
A housing cooperative is quite an unusual construct. As a member, you may have paid millions for your apartment, but you don’t actually own it—the association does. However, you have the right to use and transfer it. Shared ownership of the apartment is accepted, but all owners must apply for membership in the association.
BRF Kryddfabriken’s house rules can be found under House Rules.
HSB manages the association’s finances, and you pay your apartment fee to HSB. At HSB Malmö, you can log in with Bank ID and indicate how you prefer to receive your fee invoices.
Responsibilities within the Apartment
As a member, you are explicitly responsible for everything inside the apartment that you can see and touch (with certain exceptions). For example, if your washing machine or stovetop breaks, you must replace it yourself. The same applies to damaged parquet floors, countertops, leaking faucets, broken lights, etc. For exceptions, see the Warranty section below.
In the bathroom, the member is responsible for the moisture barrier, even though it’s not visible, and everything inside, such as tiles and floor drains (with some exceptions). The association, however, is responsible for everything outside the moisture barrier. Other responsibilities of the association include main pipes (even if visible), repairs due to water damage, pest infestations, and repairs caused by fire.
For major renovations in your apartment, you must obtain board approval. While we don’t mind what color you paint your walls, you need permission for projects like kitchen renovations, bathroom remodeling, or wall removals. In general, the Housing Cooperative Act, combined with the association’s statutes, defines the division of responsibility. However, this is a complex area with many exceptions. If you’re uncertain, it’s better to ask the board than to guess.
Home Insurance with Housing Cooperative Add-on
As a member, you do not need separate insurance for your cooperative apartment. Since July 1, 2018, this add-on, known as the cooperative apartment insurance, is included in the association’s property insurance and is covered by your monthly fee.
Maintenance
Members are responsible for maintaining their apartments to keep them functional. This includes wear and tear, accidents, and damages caused by yourself or others (e.g., a guest or hired worker). The cost of maintenance is the responsibility of the member.
Water Damage
Water damage is one of the worst and most common issues in multi-family buildings. Generally, you are responsible for damage to your apartment, regardless of its cause—even if it originates from another apartment. Exceptions include water intrusion from outside or issues with main pipes or other infrastructure under the association’s responsibility.
Free Pest Control
The association has a full-service agreement with Anticimex, through our insurance company, for pest and vermin control (e.g., silverfish). This service is free of charge. Contact Anticimex directly and provide the association’s insurance provider (IF) and the association’s name (Kryddfabriken).
Important: Ensure the requested pest control service is covered under our agreement. If it’s not, you will have to bear the cost.
Anticimex Malmö: Tel. 075-245 10 00
Intercom
The intercom is connected to the phone number you provide to the board. Press 5 to open the entrance.
Keys and Tags
- Keys: Upon moving in, each owner signs for the keys and tags received from the previous owner. The board manages this process and keeps records.
- ASSA keys: Can be duplicated at a locksmith at the member’s expense.
- DORMA keys: Protected from duplication. Contact the board for new copies.
- Tags: Additional tags can be purchased from Nokas Lås-Aktuellt (Sallerupsvägen 11, Malmö) at the member’s expense. Notify the board to activate the tag. Report lost tags to the board for deactivation.
Orange House (Orangeriet)
The Orangeriet can be booked via an app. Email the board at styrelsen@brfkryddfabriken.se for login credentials.
To book, use the app bkhr (available on Android/iOS) or the website bkhr.io. Follow the instructions to log in and book, queue, or cancel times.
Subletting
Subletting requires board approval and a valid reason. The minimum rental period is one year, with a maximum of five consecutive years (renewed annually). An administrative fee of 10% of the base price applies annually.
Short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) are not allowed and may result in the forfeiture of your housing rights.
Fault Reporting and Property Management
Members are responsible for maintenance and repairs within their apartments, with limited exceptions. Report faults that fall under the association’s responsibility via the fault report form.
Subletting
Subletting requires board approval and a valid reason. The minimum rental period is one year, with a maximum of five consecutive years (renewed annually). An administrative fee of 10% of the base price applies annually.
Short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) are not allowed and may result in the forfeiture of your housing rights.
Fault Reporting and Property Management
Members are responsible for maintenance and repairs within their apartments, with limited exceptions. Report faults that fall under the association’s responsibility via the fault report form.