Section 26142 Of Article 4. Disclosures From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 18. >> Article 4.
26142
. (a) Any tenant of a commercial or industrial real property
who knows that mold is present in the building, heating system,
ventilating or air-conditioning system, or appurtenant structures, or
that there is a condition of chronic water intrusion or flood, shall
inform the landlord of this knowledge in writing within a reasonable
period of time. The tenant shall make the property available to the
landlord or his or her agents for appropriate assessment or remedial
action as soon as is reasonably practicable if the landlord is
responsible for maintenance of the property. Nothing in this section
is intended to any way affect existing duties and obligations of
residential tenants and landlords.
(b) The requirements of this section shall not apply until the
first January 1 or July 1 that occurs at least six months after the
department adopts standards pursuant to Sections 26103 and 26105 and
develops guidelines pursuant to Section 26130.