09/08/2026
A home doesn’t have to smell like smoke for its history to matter.
Under California’s AB 455, effective January 1, 2026, sellers of covered single-family homes must disclose in writing any known history of to***co or ni****ne smoking, or smoking residue, on the property. This includes va**ng.
The requirement is based on the seller’s actual knowledge. It does not require testing or an investigation into an unknown history.
For sellers, this is another reason to review disclosures carefully before listing. For buyers, it provides information that may not be apparent during a showing.
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