Is an Inter-Family Transfer Exempt From Providing a City of Los Angeles 9a (aka RPR) Report When Selling?

No, as the City of Los Angeles 9a report is separate from the California State TDS – Transfer Disclosure Statement – which may be exempt in some circumstances. In a nutshell the RPR, or Residential Property Report, also known as a 9A report, is required and issued by the City of Los Angeles, Department of […]

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Highland Park Retrofitting (Realtor Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

When selling a home in the city of Los Angeles, Highland Park area, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including sellers, agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of problems after the close of escrow. Highland Park is located in

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City of Hawthorne Retrofit (Realtor Code Compliance) When Selling

When selling a home in the incorporated city of Hawthorne, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of loss, injury or death after the close of escrow. City of Hawthorne requires working smoke detectors

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Tarzana Retrofitting (Realtor Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

When selling a home in the city of Los Angeles, Tarzana area, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including sellers, agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of problems after the close of escrow. Tarzana is located in the city

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City of Lawndale Retrofit (Code Compliance) Requirements When Selling

When selling a home in the incorporated city of Lawndale, the following items should be checked by a independent third party retrofitter for full compliance. This ensures all parties, including agents and their brokers, will be covered in case of loss, injury or death after the close of escrow. City of Lawndale requires working smoke detectors

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2025 California Smoke Detector Rule for Lease and Rental Units

For 2025, as for previous years, landlords must adhere to state mandated rules for smoke detectors in all types of rental units. This includes detached homes, condos, townhomes and apartments. Requirements – Working battery type or hard wired smoke detectors in each bedroom, bedroom hallway and one each living level of the rental unit. If

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