Assessing the Economic Effect of Occupants' Maintenance Awareness and Responsibility on Housing Condition of ATBU Staff Quarters

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating the economic effect of occupants' maintenance awareness and responsibility on housing condition using ATBU staff quarters as a study area. A survey research was carried out through the use of questionnaire instrument. A total number of 113 (One Hundred and Thirteen) questionnaires were administered, Out of which 92 were retrieved for data analysis. The simple random sampling technique was adopted for the study; while data obtained from the field were analyzed using statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS).The study have found out that occupants of ATBU staff quarters have good knowledge of their maintenance responsibilities. The study also found out that Electricity and Ventilation are the building facilities with better condition followed by water supply, tiles, walls, doors, ceiling, windows, roofing, recreational facilities, air conditioners; finishing, waste disposal facilities and wardrobes are in average condition. The findings finally show that 4.6% of the changes (Variation) on dependent variable condition of ATBU staff quarters are explained by factors that lead to maintenance awareness and maintenance responsibility, i.e there is no statistically significant relationship between maintenance awareness and maintenance responsibility and the dependent variable - condition of ATBU staff quarters. The study concludes that occupants of ATBU staff quarters are aware of maintenance requirements of the building and their maintenance responsibilities. The study recommends that the institution works/maintenance department and
Occupants should adopt a good building maintenance culture or protection method which will increase the life span of the housing unit and enhance the enjoyment of such housing.