Cal. Civ. Code § 1941.7
California Civil Code
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(a) An obligation shall not arise under Section 1941 or 1942 to repair a dilapidation relating to the presence of mold pursuant to paragraph (13) of subdivision (a) of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code until the lessor has notice of the dilapidation or if the tenant is in violation of Section 1941.2. (b) A landlord may enter a dwelling unit to repair a dilapidation relating to the presence of mold pursuant to paragraph (13) of subdivision (a) of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code provided the landlord complies with the provisions of Section 1954.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1941.7, a landlord's duty to address mold-related conditions does not arise until the landlord has been notified of the problem, and that duty can also be affected if the tenant has failed to meet their own basic maintenance obligations. Once on notice, a landlord is permitted to enter the unit to remediate mold, but only by following the entry-notice procedures set out in Civil Code § 1954.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cal. Civ. Code § 1941.7, compliant operators document when and how they receive notice of a mold condition, since the repair obligation is triggered by that notice. When entering a unit to address mold remediation, landlords generally follow the advance-notice and entry requirements of Civil Code § 1954 to remain in compliance with both provisions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Civ. Code § 1941.7 ties a landlord's mold-repair obligation to receiving proper notice, so tenants generally benefit from providing written, dated notice of any mold condition to create a clear record. Tenants who believe a landlord has failed to act after notice, or who have questions about their own maintenance obligations under § 1941.2, may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or a local rent board if one exists in their jurisdiction.
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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