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The Balcony Inspections Deadline has Passed - is YOUR HOA Compliant? Feb 10, 2025

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront  

Civil Code Section 5551 requires a visual inspection of “exterior elevated elements” (“EEE’s”) by January 1, 2025. That dea...

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Breaking News – More Help For HOAs With Balcony Inspection Requirement Jul 28, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL

Civil Code Section 5551 requires all HOAs to inspect “exterior elevated elements,” which are California HOA’s responsibility by December 31...

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Do Our Balconies Require Inspection? Feb 05, 2024

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL, HOA Homefront Column 

Kelly, I am on the board for our HOA, which is comprised of single family residences. Does the new balcony law pertai...

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Seven Tips Before the Balcony Inspection Deadline Mar 29, 2023

By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL

On June 16, 2015, a fifth-floor balcony at a Berkeley apartment building collapsed, killing seven people, allegedly due to weakening by seve...

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