Cal. Civ. Code § 1940.8
California Civil Code
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A landlord of a residential dwelling unit shall provide each new tenant that occupies the unit with a copy of the notice provided by a registered structural pest control company pursuant to Section 8538 of the Business and Professions Code, if a contract for periodic pest control service has been executed.
California Civil Code § 1940.8 establishes that when a residential landlord has an active contract for periodic pest control services with a registered structural pest control company, the landlord must give each new tenant a copy of the notice that the pest control company is required to provide under Business and Professions Code § 8538. This notice typically describes the pesticides and methods used at the property. The rule applies at the start of a new tenancy whenever such a service contract is in place.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1940.8, a compliant residential property operator obtains the pest control notice from their registered structural pest control company and delivers a copy to each incoming tenant before or at the start of occupancy whenever a periodic service contract is active. Keeping records of delivery — such as a signed acknowledgment — is a common practice among operators who want to document compliance. Landlords who use periodic pest control services generally review their onboarding checklists to ensure this disclosure is included alongside other required move-in documents.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1940.8 gives new tenants the right to receive a copy of the pest control notice from their landlord if the property is under a periodic pest control service contract, so they can know what chemicals or treatments may be applied where they live. If this notice was not provided at move-in, a tenant may raise the omission when communicating with their landlord or when seeking guidance from a local tenant-rights organization or housing agency. Tenants who believe this disclosure was withheld may also explore whether the omission is relevant to any broader habitability or disclosure concerns under California law.
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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