Assembly Bill 38 established that, as of July 1, 2021, California Civil Code Section 1102.19 requires a seller of real property located in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone to provide the buyer with documentation stating the property is in compliance with defensible space requirements.

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The law allows, that if documentation demonstrating compliance cannot be obtained by the close of escrow, the seller and buyer can enter into a written agreement showing that the buyer agrees to obtain documentation of compliance within one year of the close of escrow.

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Click the link below to enter your street address and determine whether an AB 38 defensible inspection is required for selling or buying your property:

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https://gis.marinpublic.com/lookup/FireLookup/default.aspx

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