from December 1, a fine of 15,000 rubles per day for owners of apartments with a balcony

An unexpected doorbell can easily end in trouble.

Residents of apartment buildings in Russia were accustomed to the fact that the costs of restoring damaged common property were borne by management companies. Funding for repairs, be it painting walls after graffiti or fixing a garbage chute, came from special funds.

However, after amendments were made to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, enshrined in Federal Law No. 351-FZ of July 24, 2023, the situation has changed. Now the obligation to compensate for losses caused to the common property of an apartment building falls on the shoulders of the apartment owners themselves.

The requirements for compliance with fire safety standards have also become more stringent. Frequent violations include improper operation of the electrical network and household…