California Balcony Inspection Laws: SB 326 and SB 721 Explained
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Your information is very clear and very much appreciated. I do however have an additional question that was not addressed and I can foresee occurring in my community. Regarding the random selection…what are the rules/law if a selected homeowner is not available or willing (for any number of reasons), is there a “random” replacement? What is the solution in this type of situation?
Each bill is slightly different. However, there are details stating: [SB-721] “The bill would authorize local enforcement agencies to recover enforcement costs associated with these requirements. The bill would require the local enforcement agency to send a 30-day corrective notice to the owner of the building if repairs are not completed on time and would provide for specified civil penalties and liens against the property for the owner of the building who fails to comply with these provisions.
The balcony inspection laws will destroy the ability of first time homeowners to buy a home. In California, first time homeowners are generally relegated to buying a condo because housing is extremely expensive. SB 326 is extremely costly, and is responsible for expensive “special assessments” . Brand new homeowners are now responsible for $15,000 to $25,000 or more to pay for invasive balcony testing and subsequent remedial repairs, every 9 years.
This law will make the most inexpensive housing in California, unaffordable. California continues to pass laws that make entry level housing unaffordable. What were the lawmakers thinking when they passed this law?
With the price of a cheeseburger now being $12, we sincerely appreciate your perspective! We have put our best foot forward and designed a product that can be installed once to save on future inspection costs.
Your information is very clear and very much appreciated. I do however have an additional question that was not addressed and I can foresee occurring in my community. Regarding the random selection…what are the rules/law if a selected homeowner is not available or willing (for any number of reasons), is there a “random” replacement? What is the solution in this type of situation?
Hello Elise,
Each bill is slightly different. However, there are details stating: [SB-721] “The bill would authorize local enforcement agencies to recover enforcement costs associated with these requirements. The bill would require the local enforcement agency to send a 30-day corrective notice to the owner of the building if repairs are not completed on time and would provide for specified civil penalties and liens against the property for the owner of the building who fails to comply with these provisions.
SB-721:
–https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB721
SB-326:
–https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB326
The balcony inspection laws will destroy the ability of first time homeowners to buy a home. In California, first time homeowners are generally relegated to buying a condo because housing is extremely expensive. SB 326 is extremely costly, and is responsible for expensive “special assessments” . Brand new homeowners are now responsible for $15,000 to $25,000 or more to pay for invasive balcony testing and subsequent remedial repairs, every 9 years.
This law will make the most inexpensive housing in California, unaffordable. California continues to pass laws that make entry level housing unaffordable. What were the lawmakers thinking when they passed this law?
Hello Leaving Cali,
With the price of a cheeseburger now being $12, we sincerely appreciate your perspective! We have put our best foot forward and designed a product that can be installed once to save on future inspection costs.