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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 20Ch. 18Art. 4§ 26148 Mold Disclosure For Tenants

§ 26148 Mold Disclosure For Tenants

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§ 26148 Mold Disclosure For Tenants

Key Takeaways

  • •Landlords must give tenants a booklet about the health risks of mold before they sign a lease.
  • •The booklet must be easy to understand and made by the state.
  • •Landlords don’t have to do this until at least six months after the state approves the booklet.

Example

You want to rent an apartment. Before you sign the lease, the landlord gives you a booklet explaining how mold can make you sick.

The landlord is following the law by giving you the booklet before you agree to rent the place.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 26148 Mold Disclosure For Tenants

(a)  Residential landlords shall provide written disclosure to prospective tenants of the potential health risks and the health impact that may result from exposure to mold by distributing a consumer-oriented booklet developed and disseminated by the department. (b)  The requirements of this section shall be provided to prospective residential tenants prior to entering the rental or lease agreement. (c)  The requirements of this section shall not apply until the first January 1 or July 1 that occurs at least six months after the department approves the consumer-oriented booklet, as described in subdivision (a). (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 134. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

agreementtenanthealthlandlordlease

Related Statutes

  • § 26141 Mold Disclosure Requirements
  • § 26147 Landlord Mold Disclosure Requirements
  • § 26146 Mold And Water Disclosure
  • § 25400.28 Property Disclosure During Remediation
  • § 50893.3 Development Cost Allocation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 26148.
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