Orinda, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.270
Information document and warranty
Operative Text
The applicant shall provide to all tenants, prior to filing of a final or parcel map, and thereafter to all prospective purchasers, a document which shall contain the following: A. A copy of the final subdivision conditions of approval; B. For each buyer a one-year warranty on all appliances, heating and air-conditioning for each unit and for the homeowners association a five-year warranty or acceptable alternative, on all structures in the project and all electrical, plumbing, roofing, elevators, and exterior finish; C. A statement of proposed improvements and repairs to be made by the subdivider; D. A copy of the Building Inspector's pre-conversion inspection report and the physical elements report; E. A pest control report; F. An energy audit with recommendation on how prospective purchasers may improve the energy efficiency of the unit(s) offered for sale; G. A copy of a summary of the acoustical engineer's analysis in lay language explaining the noise attenuation characteristics of all common walls and ceiling separations; H. A copy of the proposed budget for maintenance and operation of common facilities, plus reserve, including the estimated monthly costs to the owner of each unit, projected over a five-year period. Such budget shall be reviewed or prepared by a professional management firm familiar with costs of similar properties, or by other qualified professionals, and that firm or persons shall provide a statement of recommendations on the budget with a statement of professional qualification; I. A statement of any other information that the Community Development Director reasonably determines should be furnished to a prospective purchaser to enable him or her to make an informed decision regarding the purchase of a unit in the project.
Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.270 establishes a comprehensive disclosure framework for condominium conversion projects. Before a final or parcel map is filed, the applicant must assemble and deliver a detailed information package to all existing tenants, and that same package must later be provided to prospective buyers. The document covers a wide range of topics—from warranty terms and inspection reports to energy audits, acoustical analyses, and a professionally reviewed five-year budget for common-area expenses—so that anyone considering a purchase has a full picture of the property's condition and ongoing costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and applicants involved in a condominium conversion subject to Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.270 generally assemble the required disclosure package well before the final or parcel map is filed. A compliant operator ensures that warranties are in place—including a one-year warranty on appliances and HVAC for each unit and a five-year structural warranty for the homeowners association—and that all required reports (building inspection, pest control, energy audit, and acoustical summary) are current and included. The five-year common-area budget is typically prepared or reviewed by a qualified professional management firm, and the Community Development Director may require additional disclosures if deemed necessary for informed buyer decision-making.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a building undergoing a condominium conversion in Orinda have a right under ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.270 to receive the full information package before the final or parcel map is filed—not just at the point of sale. This package should include inspection reports, warranty terms, a pest control report, an energy audit, and a professionally reviewed budget, giving tenants meaningful information about the building's condition before they must decide whether to purchase or relocate. Tenants who believe they have not received the required disclosures may consider contacting the Orinda Community Development Department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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