Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I am getting ready to rent out a property that sits on an arterial (very heavy traffic) roadway. There is considerable noise and a lot of diesel smoke. Do I have to disclose the potential health affects to a tenant?


Asked on 9/24/09, 2:22 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Probably, but extol the virtues of your double-pane noise-resistant windows, and that the bedrooms face the rear! The noise and smoke would be apparent to anyone considering the property, though.

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Answered on 9/24/09, 3:31 am
Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Traditionally, it was considered unnecessary to "disclose" the obvious -- but in an era of litigation and whining complainers, it's probably a good idea to point out these facts.

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Answered on 9/24/09, 2:14 pm


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