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Are you familiar with the New Gas Pipeline Disclosure Law in CA?

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Real Estate Agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties 01238708

 

Are you familiar with the: New Gas Pipeline Disclosure Law in California?

 

If you are a seller or a buyer in California you need to be familiar. This new Disclosure law makes it clear, that if you are buying a property, than during the transaction there will be a disclosure which will address information about pipelines of gas and hazardous liquid transmission pipeline.

 

This is encouraging buyers to view the National Pipeline Mapping System also known as the “NPMS” website on their own. The NPMS Internet Website is maintained by the United States Department of Transportation at   http://www.npms.phmsa.dot.gov . The website encourages the potential buyer to seek further information about possible transmission pipelines near the property they are considering by contacting the local gas utility or other pipeline operators in the area.

 

This disclosure law has been brought about by AB 1511 (Assembly Bill 1511) and it will go into effect after July 1, 2013.

 

I suspect this law went into effect because in 2010 in San Bruno a San Francisco suburb there was a pipeline explosion which killed eight people and destroyed 58 homes.

 

There are various Disclosure Companies who generally provide the natural gas transmission pipeline disclosure to their clients, check out the disclosure company that you use and make sure they are in compliance so you do not pick up a potential problem down the road when it is too late.

 

 If you are a consumer who is considering buying or selling a home, investment real estate, vacation homes, or beach properties in Southern California, Los Angeles, Century City, Westwood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Venice or Malibu. Feel Free to give me a call at 310.486.1002 or emails me at homes@endrebarath.com or visit one of my websites at http://www.endrebarath.com Your Pet Friendly Realtor. I contribute a portion of my commission to Local Animal Rescue Organizations.

 

Laura Allen, Lake Tahoe - Truckee Real Estate for Sale TahoeLauraRealEstate.com
Coldwell Banker Realty, Tahoe City, CA (530) 414-1260 - Tahoe City, CA
Tahoe Real Estate Agent Helping Buyers and Sellers

Endre - Great information for sellers to be aware of.  It's an important new disclosure to be aware of!

Oct 29, 2012 01:54 PM
Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

Disclosures are very important and a must have for all. Thanks for getting the word out and helping the folks

Oct 29, 2012 01:59 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Laura, I used to snicker at all the California Disclosures such as the one about living next to a Golf Course you might get hit with a Golf Ball...This one I find very important!

Oct 29, 2012 01:59 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Charles this disclosure  is so important, I would guess most people would be glad this one came about!

Oct 29, 2012 02:03 PM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Endre

I AM familiar with it, thanks to (OK, time for a publicity plug) First American Hazard Disclosures who I use all the time in my buyer transactions. Regardless of who you get the information from, it's an important safety item to be aware of and should be pat of EVERY home purchase.

Jeff

Oct 29, 2012 03:02 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Jeff I use Property ID and they have been adding this disclosure to their package since 2010, I suspect right after the Explosion! The challenge was at the politician's level they wanted to add a map based clause into the  Law....

Oct 29, 2012 04:15 PM
Elyse Berman, PA
LoKation Real Estate - Boca Raton, FL
Boca Raton FL (561) 716-7824

Endre,  This is good information for anyone considering a home that might be on or near this pipeline.  We have a discloure  about the Coastal Construction Line.   A lot of people don't know but it's important that they do know.   That's why they should call you when looking for a home in Los Angeles.

Oct 29, 2012 07:59 PM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

Endre - Great information to share with buyers and even the general public in your area.

Oct 29, 2012 10:58 PM
Janis Borgueta
Newburgh, NY
Retired RE Salesperson

Good info for new buyers to know when making a decision where to live. Good for realtors to be aware of the laws in disclosing this to buyers.

Oct 29, 2012 11:16 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

My big question is when is our nation going to move toward alternative energy in a serious way?

Oct 30, 2012 12:12 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Endre -- keeping up to date with the latest in disclosure is important for our clients -- this is one that is not to be taken lightly -- I do like your comment about the errant golf balls noted in the Statewide Advisory -- that one always gets a smile from buyers who are considering a property miles from the nearest golf course.   

Oct 30, 2012 01:18 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

That's an interesting disclosure. We have very little gas in our area so I can't see that happening for a year or two. Good idea!

Oct 30, 2012 03:36 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Elyse as you well know, there are so many aspects of a sale that sellers & buyers need to be awareof, in order that they can make an intelligent decision of move forward or out of the Transaction.

Michelle there are so many changes that come our way, it is almost a full time job keeping up with them!

Janis, indeed Realtors need to be on top so they can educate their clients!

 

Oct 30, 2012 05:06 AM
DeeDee Riley
Lyon Real Estate - El Dorado Hills CA - El Dorado Hills, CA
Realtor - El Dorado Hills & the Surrounding Areas

Endre,

Another disclosure!  I have heard about it but thanks for the reminder.  Having it as part of the Natural Haz Disclosure statement will at least keep it in the appropriate context and all of those type disclosures together.  We use Property ID. How about you?

Oct 30, 2012 10:54 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I know, I know.... another disclosure. I wish there was one disclosure that covered all of the warnings in one place. It would save paper and time. Read about everything that could go wrong here, and sign. You've been warned!

Oct 30, 2012 01:09 PM
Wayne Johnson
Coldwell Banker D'Ann Harper REALTORS® - San Antonio, TX
San Antonio REALTOR, San Antonio Homes For Sale

Endre-That's a disclosure of information that potentially affects property and life. Seems reasonable that buyers would have access to this information before closing the deal.

Oct 30, 2012 02:29 PM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Good Afternoon Endre,

This is a great informative post - new gas pipeline disclosure law in CA affects a lot of locals. Sounds like you're well informed on the CA area. Keep up the good work!

Oct 31, 2012 04:16 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

Endre, I find this interesting because it's a national map, instead of just for California.  Off to check it out. Thanks!

Oct 31, 2012 10:52 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

DeeDee I use property ID and amazingly they were on top of this right after it happened.

Joni, I like your idea one booklet of disclosures and off we go:))

Wayne I am with you 100% there are so many questionable disclosures but this one is actually very serious!

Will thank you for stopping by it's been a while hope you are busy!

Oct 31, 2012 02:29 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Judi the idea was that you put your zip code in your search and find out where the pipe lines are!

Oct 31, 2012 02:43 PM