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

Residents of apartment buildings in Russia can expect significant changes in the rules for managing common property, which may come as an unexpected surprise to many.

Previously, responsibility for the repair and maintenance of common property lay with management companies, and funds for these needs were automatically allocated from special funds created for these purposes. For example, if graffiti appeared on the walls of the entrance, the management company could allocate money for painting and restoring the aesthetic appearance. Problems with garbage chutes and other general systems were also resolved using these funds.

However, with the entry into force of amendments to the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, adopted by Federal Law No. 351-FZ of July 24, 2023, the situation is changing dramatically. Now apartment owners are becoming…