property sale Inspections (AB-38)

Defensible space is now part of property sale disclosures

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2023 Off-season inspections:

If there is snow on the ground, TFPD will NOT conduct partial inspections or provide seasonally compliant defensible space inspection reports. In that case, you’ll defer to the exception: If the seller has not obtained documentation of compliance with the local vegetation management ordinance from a local AHJ or PRC 4291 from CAL FIRE, the seller and buyer shall enter into a written agreement whereby the buyer agrees to obtain documentation of compliance with the local vegetation management ordinance or PRC 4291 within one year of the date of close of escrow. This option is captured in the California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) form, Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Advisory and Disclosure form (FHDS), paragraph 4B(1). This complies with California Assembly Bill 38 and TFPD Ordinance 01-2019. The buyer or their agent will need to schedule a real estate inspection when the weather permits. Within a reasonable period of time, they must complete the indicated work, and request a reinspection for a final compliant report. 

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Real Estate Industry Resources:

CAR

TSBOR

California Association of Realtors Fire Hardening and Defensible Space Disclosure Form (Form FHDS)

California Association of Realtors Property Sale Defensible Space Guide

Law & Code:

TFPD Ordinances

AB38

Other Inspection Types:

Construction (new construction and remodels)

Short Term Rentals (STRs)

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