Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
Is apartment landlord required to disclose if prior tenant had been arrested while living at that location?
Asked on 4/26/12, 8:52 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
No. The occurrence of a violent crime, perhaps; but not an arrest.
Answered on 4/26/12, 9:50 am
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
As a follow-up, I should add that a landlord should disclose security risks that are unusual or obvious, including any history of crimes or dangerous conduct that might indicate a personal safety risk to the tenant.
Answered on 4/26/12, 10:30 am
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
No, not for an arrest. They may have to disclose depending on what the arrest was for. For example, if the person was arrested because they were running a meth lab, and a toxic cleanup had to be performed, that should be disclosed.
Answered on 4/26/12, 10:54 am
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