Speed bumps in residential areas can break unexpectedly—they might crack into several pieces or even warp up, causing a loud “bang” as cars drive over them, making people jump, and requiring careful maneuvering to avoid twisting an ankle. This leaves everyone confused: should you call the property management or use the maintenance fund? Don’t panic, today we’ll explain it clearly in layman’s terms, so you’ll never have to argue with the property management or worry about the fund again!How to write a monologue for the loneliest traffic cone in the world?
Let’s start with the most common scenario: call the property management! Why? Because speed bumps, like streetlights and trash cans, are subject to routine maintenance. Your monthly property management fees aren’t for nothing; they include the cost of routine repairs for the community’s public facilities.
However, if the speed bump has only a minor problem, such as a crack, warped edges, or just a small section broken, then definitely call the property management. Sending a technician with some materials to repair or replace a section won’t cost much or take much effort. Using the maintenance fund for such minor repairs is just creating unnecessary trouble; it’s not only procedurally complicated but also makes you look unprofessional.Will rubber speed bumps harden and crack in low winter temperatures?
Furthermore, if the property management company tries to shirk responsibility by saying, “This isn’t our problem,” just retort: ”I paid the property management fees, so if the community’s public facilities are broken, you have to fix them!” After all, it’s their job; don’t be fooled by their sweet talk. Stand firm when necessary.How to Identify Inferior Speed Bumps?
So when should the maintenance fund be used? Simply put: only when the speed bumps are severely damaged, requiring a large sum of money to repair, exceeding the property management’s routine maintenance budget. For example, if all the speed bumps in the community are worn out and broken, or completely shattered by a car accident, requiring replacement at a cost of several hundred or even thousands of yuan, then the property management fees won’t cover it, and the maintenance fund will have to be used.
Here’s a reminder: the maintenance fund isn’t something you can just touch casually. It’s the “retirement money” of all the homeowners in the community, used for repairing major problems. Before using it, you need the homeowners’ consent and must follow proper procedures; it’s not something the property management can just do as they please. If the property management says they want to use the fund to repair speed bumps without everyone’s consent, there’s definitely a problem; just refuse.
Here’s a little tip for quick judgment: look at the repair cost and the extent of the damage. If it can be fixed for a few tens or hundreds of yuan, contact the property management; if it costs thousands of yuan, and it’s extensive damage requiring complete replacement, then consider using the maintenance fund. Also, if the speed bump was intentionally damaged by a car, it’s even simpler: directly seek compensation from the driver of the car that caused the accident and make them pay for the repairs. Don’t bother the property management or use the fund.
Finally, one more thing: if you find a broken speed bump, don’t wait for others to tell you; proactively contact the property management, take photos as evidence, and urge them to repair it as soon as possible. If the property management company delays repairs or makes false claims about needing to use funds, then unite with other homeowners to confront the property management company. If that doesn’t work, then ask the neighborhood committee for help in coordinating the matter.