Cal. Civ. Code § 410-38-2-4
"Certification" or "certify" defined
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Sec. 4. "Certification" or "certify" means the act of stating the facts about the inspection of a contaminated property under 410 IAC 38-5 and stating in writing that the facts are true and accurate.
Section 410-38-2-4 of Indiana's 410 IAC 38 establishes what the terms 'certification' and 'certify' mean within the regulation's framework. Under this definition, certification is the formal act of documenting the factual findings from an inspection of a contaminated property conducted under 410 IAC 38-5 and attesting in writing that those documented facts are true and accurate. This is a definitional provision that shapes how the word 'certify' is interpreted throughout the broader contaminated-property inspection rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers dealing with a contaminated property under 410 IAC 38 should understand that any 'certification' referenced in these rules—as defined in Section 410-38-2-4—carries a specific legal meaning: a written, factual attestation tied to an inspection conducted under 410 IAC 38-5. Compliant operators generally ensure that any certification documents accurately reflect the actual findings of the inspection, since the written statement must affirm that the facts are true and accurate. Familiarity with this definition helps operators understand the weight and obligations attached to any certification they submit or receive in connection with contaminated-property proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living on or near a property subject to contaminated-property inspections under Indiana's 410 IAC 38 may encounter references to 'certification' in inspection reports or disclosures. Under Section 410-38-2-4, that term has a precise meaning: a written statement affirming that the facts from an inspection under 410 IAC 38-5 are true and accurate, not merely a general assurance. Tenants who have questions about whether a certification was properly completed or what it covers may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full 410 IAC 38 framework for context on their rights.
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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