law: New California State Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms In All Homes by July 1, 2011 - 06/25/11 04:17 PM
New California State Law Requires Carbon Monoxide Alarms In All Homes by July 1, 2011
Per the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2010 (Chapter 19, page 14 of Senate Bill No. 183), which was approved by the Governor on May 7, 2010:
All single-family homes that have a gas heater or appliance, fireplace or an attached garage must have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed outside of sleeping areas and on every level of the home, including the basement. Carbon monoxide alarms must be either battery-powered or plug-in with battery backup. Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are also allowed. … (18 comments)

law: New 2011 California and Federal Laws Affecting The Real Estate Industry - 01/01/11 09:30 PM
New 2011 California and Federal Laws Affecting The Real Estate Industry
This information is provided courtesy of the C.A.R. Legal Department (written by Sonia M. Younglove, Esq.)
This chart summarizes all the new laws passed by the California and Federal legislatures affecting the real estate industry in the upcoming year as well as emergency legislation passed during 2010 that went into effect immediately.  The chart includes not only a summary of the laws but also a link to the text of each statute, regulation, or proposition.
Copyright© 2010, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Permission is granted to C.A.R. members only to reprint and use … (20 comments)