Balcony, doors and windows

On this page you will find tips for using your balcony and performing maintenance on your doors and windows.

Barbecuing on the balcony is allowed with an electric barbecue, as long as it does not cause inconvenience or disturbance to other residents.

Our new leases prohibit smoking in the apartment, as well as on the balcony or in the courtyard from 1 June 2024. The property is not necessarily smoke-free for all apartments, as they may have old contracts that do not yet have a no-smoking policy. In such cases, it is the responsibility of the resident to ensure that the space is adequately ventilated and that smoking does not disturb other residents. All our new residential properties from 2017 onwards are completely smoke-free.

It is the responsibility of the resident to keep their balcony and garden tidy. Every now and then, it is also a good idea to make sure that rainwater outlets are not blocked by leaves or debris.

Keeping balcony doors and windows open as little as possible saves heating energy for the whole building!
For more information, see the Lumo house rules and regulations

You should close your windows and balcony doors whenever the apartment is unoccupied. Having the windows and doors closed when it rains prevents water from entering the apartment and the building’s structures.

In windy conditions, window stays prevent windows from being slammed by the wind. If it’s windy, you should also consider postponing any plans for cleaning the exterior surfaces of your windows.

If the apartment does not have make-up air valves, make-up air flows in through vents left in the seals of ventilation windows. These make-up air vents must not be blocked off.

You should oil your locks and hinges regularly. A few drops of oil in the spring and autumn ensures that the locks and hinges work properly in all weather conditions.

The hinges of furniture doors and drawer runners cannot withstand excessive weight. The racks on the doors of kitchen cabinets, for example, are only meant for lightweight objects.