$500/DAY FINE COMING FOR NON-COMPLIANT LANDLORDS In California, a new law has been enacted that requires landlords to have their balconies inspected and repaired, if necessary. Senate Bill 721, also known as the Balcony
Under SB 721, landlords who fail to have their balconies inspected and repaired will face a fine of $500 per day until the inspection and any necessary repairs are completed. This fine is significant and can quickly add up, so it is important for landlords to understand the requirements of the law and take action to comply.
Inspection Law, was signed into law in October 2019 and will go into effect on January 1, 2024. The law requires all California landlords of multi- unit residential buildings with three or more units to have their balconies inspected. The purpose of this law is to prevent balcony collapses, which have become a serious issue in California in recent years. In 2015, a balcony collapse in Berkeley killed six people and injured seven others. This tragedy led to the creation of SB 721, which aims to ensure that balconies in multi-unit residential buildings are safe for residents to use.
IN 2015, A BALCONY COLLAPSE IN BERKELEY KILLED SIX PEOPLE AND INJURED SEVEN OTHERS.
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