AB 1183: Residential tenancy: habitability: inspection and right to cure.

This bill would add a new section to the civil code relating to tenancy. It would allow landlords to have an inspection performed to verify that their dwelling units meet habitability standards before they are made available for hire. If the inspection shows no violations, the dwelling unit would be presumed to meet those standards for a certain period of time. During this time, landlords would have a certain period to cure or correct any dilapidations, during which they would not be deemed in violation of the habitability standards. Local agencies would be authorized to charge landlords a fee for performing the inspection. The state would not be required to reimburse local agencies for the cost of providing this service.