In Poland, the fine for refusing to let inspectors into an apartment will be up to 5000 zlotys

Poland plans to introduce fines for residents who do not allow inspectors access for mandatory checks of technical systems in apartments. The penalty can reach up to 5000 zlotys. InPoland reports.

The relevant changes have been prepared by the Polish Ministry of Development and Technology. The project involves amendments to the Law on the Protection of Residents' Rights. It concerns cases where a tenant or homeowner systematically refuses access to the apartment for checking gas, electrical, and ventilation installations.

Fine in Poland for not allowing the inspector: what the law changes

Previously, the law required allowing inspectors access, but there were no sanctions for refusal. Now, the construction supervision authority will be able to impose fines of up to 5000 zlotys in accordance with the Construction Law.

By «persistent refusal», the following is meant:

• deliberate blocking of access for a long time

• creating a fire or accident risk

• preventing the elimination of malfunctions.

The authors of the changes note that one resident can refuse the inspector for years, making it impossible to monitor the condition of engineering networks and increasing risks for the entire building.

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Technical installations check: when forced access is possible

The bill also allows the property manager to enter the premises without the resident's consent in emergencies. This is possible with the involvement of police or fire services if there is a threat to property damage or the safety of the building.

This right will also apply when the use of the apartment poses a sanitary or fire hazard. In this case, the manager is obliged to ensure the premises are secured and to compile a detailed report on the measures taken.

The new rules are designed to strengthen control over the technical condition of housing and to prevent accidents in apartment buildings.

It should be noted that the President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki, signed a law that changes the rules for providing social and medical assistance to Ukrainians, as well as transferring support mechanisms to the general legislation on the protection of foreigners.