Real Estate Agents - SB 410 (Grayson) is important to know!

As of January 1, 2026 Senate Bill 410 (SB 410), authored by Senator Tim Grayson and signed into law in October 2025, introduces important changes to property disclosures.

Key Background: The Underlying Inspection Requirement

SB 410 builds on existing “balcony laws” from SB 326 (2019), codified in Civil Code § 5551. This requires HOAs in condominium projects (buildings with 3 or more attached multifamily units) to conduct mandatory inspections of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) — things like balconies, decks, stairs, walkways, and railings that are more than 6 feet above ground and supported substantially by wood.

These inspections were inspired by tragedies like the 2015 Berkeley balcony collapse.

What SB 410 Changes (Effective Now)

SB 410 closes a previous disclosure gap by mandating that sellers in HOAs provide buyers with the most recent EEE inspection report:

•Amends Civil Code § 4525: Adds the EEE inspection report to the list of required documents sellers must deliver to prospective buyers “as soon as practicable” before transfer of title.

Impact on Real Estate Transactions:

•Sellers (your clients) are now legally required to include this report in the disclosure package.

How WES Builders Inspections Can Help You and Your Clients

As a specialized balcony/EEE inspection firm, we directly assist in ensuring compliance with the underlying § 5551 inspections and reports now required under SB 410. While the inspections are the HOA’s responsibility (not individual sellers), many HOAs are still catching up post-2025 deadline, and issues found can affect sales.

Here’s how partnering with us benefits you as a real estate agent:

•For Listings in HOAs Without Recent Inspections: We can contact with your seller clients (or the HOA board) and provide EEE balcony inspection services quickly.

•Proactive Compliance for Smooth Sales: Recommend us early in the listing process. A fresh or confirmed report reassures buyers, strengthens offers, and minimizes contingency removals or renegotiations over potential repairs.

•Expert Reports Tailored to SB 410: Our inspections produce detailed, stamped reports meeting all legal requirements (including the new enhanced content), ready for HOA records and buyer disclosures.

•Peace of Mind for Agents: By facilitating compliance, you reduce liability risks, build trust with clients, and close deals faster in a market where safety disclosures are increasingly scrutinized.

We’re here to support you — Please reach out to us for free quotes for inspection. Let’s work together to make California real estate safer and transactions more efficient!

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