Required Disclosures
1. Accessibility Disclosure (CASp) – A commercial lease must mention whether or not the premises has been inspected by a Certified Access Speciality (CASp).[1] This must be provided before a commercial lease is signed and at least 48 hours to review.[2]
2. Agency Law Disclosure (conditional) – In commercial transactions, a real estate agent representing either the landlord or tenant must obtain signed consent from both parties to disclose their relationship.[3][4]
3. Agricultural Land Disclosure (conditional) – If the property is located within one mile of agricultural lands, as identified on California Important Farmland Maps, it must be disclosed to the tenant.[5]
4. Asbestos Disclosure (conditional) – If the premises was constructed before 1979 and contains asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), the landlord must notify the tenant in writing.[6]
5. Disclosure of Hazardous Substances (conditional) – If the landlord is aware of hazardous substances on the premises, it must be disclosed to the tenant.[7]
6. Energy Disclosure (conditional) – For commercial buildings of more than 50,000 SF.[8]
7. Methamphetamine or Fentanyl Contamination Disclosure (conditional) – If a premises was the site of methamphetamine or fentanyl manufacturing and was remediated, it must be disclosed to the tenant, including any remediation reports.[9]
8. Proposition 65 Warning (conditional) – If the property contains chemicals that are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, it must be mentioned to the tenant (See full list).[10]