Following the tragic 2015 balcony collapse in Berkeley, which killed six students, California addressed concerns over similar safety issues in other buildings, adopting amendments to the Health and Safety Code requiring owners to inspect for structural soundness, no later than January 1, 2025, and every six years thereafter. SB 721 applies to buildings with 3 or more multifamily dwelling units.
The bill also amends Civil Code ยง1954 to include inspection of balconies among the reasons a landlord is permitted to inspect a rental unit.
