Residents of a residential building in Telšiai face a nearly one million euro repair bill for severe structural defects while local and national authorities trade responsibility. Homeowners on Birutė Street are dealing with an estimated cost of 919,775.81 euros to eliminate signs of emergency conditions identified in a recent structural engineering report.
Costs Calculated by Structural Experts
UAB „Vakarų regiono statybų konsultacinis biuras“ calculated the total repair costs after conducting an official building expertise. The firm delivered its expertise act on June 22, 2026. The substantial price tag covers the necessary work to remove emergency condition warnings on the property.”
Did You Know? The building expertise that outlined the 919,775.81 euro repair cost for the property on Birutė Street was officially delivered by UAB „Vakarų regiono statybų konsultacinis biuras“ on June 22, 2026.”
Residents Appeal to Officials as Fears Grow
Birutė g. 22-ojo namo savininkų bendrijos pirmininkė Irena Sketrienė outlined the standoff in an October 28 report, noting that the average age of the residents is 62 years. Sketrienė stated that the homeowners have found themselves trapped in an institutional loop because both the Telšiai District Municipality and the Ministry of Environment refuse to help, instead pointing fingers at each other while the nearly one-million-euro project remains unfunded. Fearing that delays could cost human lives, the community members felt left completely alone to tackle the crisis and subsequently appealed to Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius, whose representatives responded regarding actions taken.
Municipality Responds to Homeowner Claims
Telšiai District Municipality representatives emphasized that while apartment maintenance is legally the responsibility of the owners themselves, the local authority has not abandoned the residents. Officials stated that the municipality actively sought lawful options to assist the homeowners despite the heavy financial burden of the structural repairs.
Residents Answer Questions About Emergency Repair Costs and Building Management
What is the total cost of the emergency repairs?
The total cost to eliminate the signs of emergency conditions is 919,775.81 euros, as calculated by UAB „Vakarų regiono statybų konsultacinis biuras“ in an expertise act delivered on June 22, 2026.”
Who owns and manages the affected building?
The property is managed by the apartment owners association of Birutė Street 22, led by community chairwoman Irena Sketrienė, representing residents whose average age is 62 years.
Which government bodies have the residents contacted?
The homeowners have appealed to the Telšiai District Municipality, the Ministry of Environment, and Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius.
How might central and local authorities resolve funding disputes when elderly residents face emergency structural repairs they cannot afford?