The new rules for the use of residential premises do not introduce new requirements for citizens who are homeowners

Requirements for maintaining residential premises in proper condition, a prohibition on unauthorized reconstruction and redevelopment are contained in the current Rules for the Use of Residential Premises, approved by the Government of the Russian Federation back in 2006 (Resolution No. 25 of January 21, 2006). From March 1, 2022, this decree will become invalid and the order of the Ministry of Construction of Russia dated May 14, 2021 No. 292 / pr "On approval of the rules for the use of residential premises" will come into force. The key difference between the new document and the current Rules is that, according to the document, the requirements for the use of residential premises are imposed not only on citizens, but also on legal entities that are the owners of the premises. In accordance with the current federal legislation (the Housing Code, the Rules for the Maintenance of Common Property in an Apartment Building, the Civil Code), only balcony slabs belong to the common property in an apartment building. Therefore, the parapet and the roof of the balcony, balcony doors and openings, windows - all this refers to personal property, the maintenance of which is carried out by the owner himself. So, citizens have the right to replace windows and balcony doors with low energy efficiency with windows and balcony doors with improved such qualities, insulate walls with approved materials, and also install additional glazing on loggias and balconies. However, the appearance of the house, including the glazing of the facades, can be regulated by municipal legal acts and the laws of the constituent entity of the Russian Federation. Thus, fines for glazed balconies are not new, they have existed before. Supervisory authorities have the right to apply penalties for violation of the rules for redevelopment and reconstruction, as well as regional improvement rules, if they contain requirements for the appearance of buildings.