Q: Civil Code 5551 speaks to elevated structures attached to building such as balconies, decks, bridge-ways maintained by the association. Does the code speak only to condominiums? Our board says we ...
On June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at a Berkeley apartment building collapsed, killing seven people, allegedly due to weakening by severe dry rot. Three years later, the state of California ...
Jessica Ensley, who lives in a community in Surprise, AZ, was shocked when her HOA fined her $150 over a paper takeout bag.
Q: I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law pertain to our situation? Quite a few of our homes have decks on the rear for a better view, ...
New California law, under Civil Code Section 5551, required a visual inspection of “exterior elevated elements” by Jan. 1, 2025. That deadline has expired, leaving a liability risk for unaware or ...
On June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at a Berkely apartment building collapsed, killing seven people, allegedly due to weakening by severe dry rot. Three years later, the state of California ...