WHAT INSPECTIONS ACTUALLY CATCH (BEFORE LAWYERS DO) • Moisture ingress & rot concealed behind stucco or cladding • Failed/compromised waterproofing at balcony edges, door thresholds, and penetrations • Corroded connectors & hardware (loss of section) • Over-spanned or overloaded members, damaged rails/guard systems • Poor prior repairs (patches that trap moisture and accelerate decay) Each of these can be identified during a qualified EEE inspection and prioritized into immediate, short- term, and long-term repairs, mapped to code and manufacturer guidance.
YOUR 2025 ACTION CHECKLIST
Confirm your category (SB 721 for apartments vs. SB 326 for HOAs) and building list. Schedule a qualified inspection (engineer/architect for HOAs; qualified EEE inspector for apartments). Create a documentation trail: work orders, tenant notices, photo/video logs, board minutes, and close-out reports. Budget the fix-forward: separate immediate hazards from planned lifecycle repairs— tie to your reserve study (HOAs). Communicate early: tenants and boards respond to clarity about what’s being inspected, when, and how access is handled. Re-inspect repairs and update your records; store everything centrally for lenders, insurers, and future boards.
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