from December 16, a fine of 15,000 rubles per day for owners of apartments with a balcony

In Russian apartment buildings, a lot now depends on the residents. Recently, responsibility for the condition of common property lies with them, and not with management companies (MCs), as was the case before.

Before the adoption of Federal Law No. 351-FZ of July 24, 2023, which amended the Civil Code of the Russian Federation, management companies were responsible for everything that happened to common property: from graffiti on facades to leaking roofs. However, with the adoption of the law, the situation changed.

Now, if a fire occurs in one of the apartments, which damages the common property (stairwells, facade, communications), repair costs will fall on the owners, and not on the management company. Moreover, liability extends not only to direct damage caused by the actions or inaction of a specific owner, but also to…