Transfer of real property: fire hazard severity zones: compliance documentation.
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Overview
This bill updates California law regarding the transfer of real property in high or very high fire hazard severity zones. It requires sellers to notify local fire departments or the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection about agreements with buyers to obtain documentation of compliance with fire safety requirements. Buyers must also disclose their obligation to obtain this documentation on the preliminary change of ownership report. Additionally, county assessors must share property information with relevant agencies to facilitate compliance inspections and ensure properties meet fire safety standards.
Key provisions
- Requires sellers to notify local fire departments or the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection about agreements with buyers to obtain fire safety compliance documentation.
- Requires buyers to disclose their obligation to obtain documentation of compliance on the preliminary change of ownership report.
- Mandates county assessors to share property address and transferee information with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and local fire agencies.
- Authorizes local fire departments to conduct compliance inspections and prioritize them based on wildfire risk.
- Allows local fire departments to recover the costs of compliance inspections and reinspections.
- Requires the inclusion of a question on the preliminary change of ownership report regarding the property’s location in a high or very high fire hazard severity zone and the buyer’s obligation to comply.
- Clarifies that the bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, due to its statewide concern.
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