San Ramon, CA · Member since 2011 · 42 posts · 1 vote
It is really unfortunate, tenant passed away in the rental. Are there any guidelines regarding disclosures to prospective tenants. The property is in California.
Professional · Grants Pass, OR · Member since 2016 · 89 posts · 77 votes
10y
Mostly likely California follows other state's regulations in that a prior tenant's death is not a required disclosure for future lease agreements. This article from ezLandlord Forms gives further advice on the situation ( https://www.ezlandlordforms.com/articles/education...)
They note that, "the death of a prior tenant in the property is not necessarily a “material fact” that must be disclosed to prospective tenants, unless the death was related somehow to the condition of the property.” Most of the laws regarding a landlord's requirements for managing a deceased tenant have to do with unpaid rent, tenant property, and adhering to the lease term.
San Ramon, CA · Member since 2011 · 42 posts · 1 vote
10y
cotenant who is the spouse of deceased tenant will be in the property for another month at least. So there are no other complications like odor etc.. I think we will disclose the death even though it is not a material fact just so that who ever rents the property they are aware instead of finding out after moving in.