New fines for residential property owners

New laws on fines for apartment and house owners have been in force since January 2025. Let's briefly talk about the basic requirements and possible penalties for non-compliance. 1. Fire safety The fine for violating fire safety regulations in apartment buildings has increased to 15,000 rubles. We remind you not to litter balconies, block access to fire escape hatches and keep flammable liquids in your apartments. It is also forbidden to change the direction of the entrance doors. 2. Non-payment of taxes Taxes have increased on income from the sale of real estate, and penalties for non-payment have increased accordingly. Income from the sale of real estate in excess of 2.4 million rubles will be calculated at a rate of 15% per annum. Accordingly, the higher the cost of an apartment, the higher the tax on income from its sale. At the same time, penalties for non-payment of taxes will be equal to 40% of the total amount of unpaid tax after the sale of real estate. 3. Radiator replacement The batteries in the apartment can only be replaced after prior coordination with the local authorities. If an accident occurs in the house or in the utilities due to the fault of the owner, who replaced the radiators in the apartment without official permission, he will have to pay not only an 800-ruble fine for replacing the batteries, but also to compensate for the overall damage. 4. Gas equipment Fines for non-compliance with the rules for using gas equipment were immediately increased to 10-15 thousand rubles. Violations include the incorrect location of the gas stove, denial of access to a service employee and vice versa, the involvement of an employee from a company that does not have an official permit to carry out activities. A fine can also be imposed for using an old gas stove, even if it is fully functional. It is emphasized that the allowed service life of the plate is 20 years. 5. Land development The government allocates three years for the development of a land plot for construction and gardening. For inappropriate or untimely use of land, owners will have to pay from 20 to 50 thousand rubles and above. Fines for this violation will be issued as early as March 1, 2025.