The Seoul city government will conduct training and expert consulting to strengthen the management capabilities of officetels, commercial buildings, and multi-unit dwellings with fewer than 150 households.
The Seoul city government announced on the 8th that it will implement the 'support for the operation of condominium management organizations' program.
This project aims to provide solutions to problems arising from improper management of condominium organizations, such as electing managers, establishing management regulations, and holding meetings. It plans to reduce the harm to vulnerable residents from excessive management fees, inappropriate selection of management companies, and neglect of common area management.
First, a simulation training for the condominium management meeting will be conducted on the 25th for all applicants, including management committee members. It will introduce essential content needed for actual operations, such as convening meetings and the resolution procedures, as well as how to organize the management committee.
Afterward, selected properties will hold 1 to 3 consultation sessions with experts in condominiums, including professors, lawyers, and housing managers, starting next month, regarding holding management meetings, electing managers, and establishing or amending regulations. Continuous post-management will also be conducted through online real-time consultations, satisfaction surveys, and the provision of work guidelines.
Choi Jin-seok, head of the housing department of Seoul, said, "To prevent damage to residents of officetels and commercial buildings, the autonomous operation of management organizations is very important," adding, "Through this project, we will strengthen the self-management capabilities of condominium management organizations that struggle with operational difficulties due to a lack of information and practical skills by providing education and operational consulting."