We have received calls and emails insisting that we are incorrect and that AB 2579 also applies to HOAs. But AB 2579 does not apply to SB 326. The clear and deciding factor is this line near the very end of the bill:   (n) This section shall not apply to a common interest development, as defined in […]

Currently, there are still no bills in the works to extend SB 326. The deadline remains January 1, 2025 to get SB 326 inspections completed.   Deck & Balcony inspectors are being scheduled weeks in advance and most of us are filling up.   We recommend that you start the process now: Research inspectors Collect […]

We know of many great contractors!   Over the years, we’ve collected many wonderful companies (that we’ve worked with personally or that came highly recommended by someone we trust) because we wanted our clients to have good options and, hopefully, a smoother escrow.   We provide these referrals to you as a service. We do […]

  Since we’re still in Fall, we have no idea what winter will bring. Whether it’s heavy rains or strong winds, you can protect your home or business now and prevent expensive surprises later. Here is a checklist: Ensure gutters are cleared of debris, along with drains inside and out, on balconies, in the yards, […]

Whether you own apartment buildings with Exterior Elevated Elements that fall under SB 721 or you have clients who depend on you for help and guidance for their properties, you’ll all be happy to know that the deadline is officially extended to January 1, 2026. See the signed and enacted bill here. Apartment building owners and […]

As far as we know, no legislation yet exists to extend the SB 326 deadline for HOAs to inspect Exterior Elevated Elements (balconies, stairways and walkways). A few weeks ago, we sent out a newsletter about California Assembly Bill 2579, which would extend the SB 721 deadline for apartment owners. UPDATE: Relatively little progress has […]

The Latest on SB 326 and 721 We recently sent out an email with an update on CA SB 2579 which amends CA SB 721 and would provide an extension of the January 1, 2025 deadline to January 1, 2026 to get Exterior Elevated Elements (EEEs) inspected. We were mistaken on reporting that the bill had been passed into […]

Exterior Elevated Elements Also called EEEs or E3s. This would be any structure that extends from an exterior wall, which is elevated more than 6 feet above the ground and is intended to support a human. Elevated porches, entryways and walkways would fall under this, as well as decks, balconies and stairways. For example, a […]

Your inspector’s job — little known facts Did you know it is illegal for an inspector to also perform any repairs on a property on which he performed the inspection?  CA AB 1357 states: “7197. (a) It is an unfair business practice for a home inspector, a company that employs the inspector, or a company that is controlled […]

Whether you have clients who buy multifamily dwellings or you’re an investor, we’re here to answer your questions about California Senate Bills 721 and 326! When will these laws go into effect? Although Senate Bill  721 was passed September 17, 2018 and Senate Bill 26 was passed August 30, 2019, both laws go into effect […]