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How to Prevent Dry Rot in Apartments and Condos

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:11:35 +0000

Dry rot: it’s every building owner’s worst nightmare. Scientific name Serpula Lacrymans, dry rot is a destructive fungus that can move through plaster, concrete, brickwork, and wood to cause extensive damage to buildings. While it’s challenging to repair dry rot once it’s started, you can stop it before it begins. At Deck and Balcony Inspections, […]

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5 Tips to Prevent Slip & Fall Accidents at Your Apartment

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:41:41 +0000

Imagine this: a tenant is walking down the stairs outside your building when they trip and fall. The tenant breaks their arm, and now they’re filing a premises liability claim against you. This is every landlord’s worst nightmare. Fortunately, it’s also a preventable situation. While there’s no way to avoid all slip and fall accidents, […]

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A Complete Balcony Inspection Checklist for Multi-Family Buildings

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:12:37 +0000

According to recent estimates, there are more than 40 million decks in the US that are 20 years old or older. While most of them were built before balcony code requirements were required by states, many have not been updated or repaired in years. This creates a dangerous situation for residents, tenants, building owners, and […]

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Exterior Maintenance for Apartment Buildings: A Complete Guide

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 23:19:10 +0000

In California, 16.97% of people live in apartment buildings. For those apartment buildings to continue providing safe housing, landlords and building managers must maintain them properly. At Deck and Balcony Inspections, Inc., our team has more than 40 years of experience providing building inspections for apartments throughout California to help them comply with SB 721. […]

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California Balcony Inspection Laws: A Complete Guide [2022]

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Wed, 25 May 2022 17:01:28 +0000

If you own or manage an apartment building, condominium, or other multi-family structure in California, you’ve probably been affected by one of the state’s several deck and balcony laws. If you’re like most building owners and property managers, you likely have questions about these bills, how to comply with them, and what the inspection requirements […]

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SB 326: What to Know About California’s Condominium Balcony Bill

dan@deckandbalconyinspections.com — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:26:52 +0000

If you serve on the board of a residential homeowners’ association (HOA) in California, it’s important to understand the requirements of California’s balcony laws, including Senate Bill 326 “SB 326” (Davis-Stirling Act | Civ. Code § 5550 )At Deck and Balcony Inspections, Inc., we help California HOAs remain compliant with California’s balcony laws by conducting thorough SB 326 […]

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