Cal. Civ. Code § 17980.11
California Health and Safety Code
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If an enforcement agency has recorded with a county recorder any notice of substandard or untenantable conditions issued pursuant to this part for a residential structure, and if the enforcement agency anticipates that it will pursue the remedies provided by subdivision (b) of Section 17980.7 or subdivision (c) of Section 17980.9, or Section 17274 or 24436.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, it may require the private owner of that structure, within 10 days of recordation, to submit to the enforcement agency the following information: (a) If the property owner is an individual, the name, address, driver’s license number or identification card number, social security number or tax identification number, and any other information deemed necessary by the enforcement agency to file the documents necessary to utilize Section 17274 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (b) If the property owner is a corporation, trust, real estate trust, or any other entity whose taxes are subject to Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001) of the Revenue and Taxation Code, the name, address, tax identification number, and any other information deemed necessary by the enforcement agency to file the documents necessary to utilize Section 24436.5 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (c) If the property owner is a limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, trust, or real estate investment trust, or any other entity that has owners, partners, members, or investors whose state taxes are subject to Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) of the Revenue and Taxation Code and whose income, deductions, or tax credits are subject to any change because of interest payments, taxes, depreciation, or amortization related to the substandard housing, the name, address, driver’s license number or identification card number, social security number or tax identification number, and any other information deemed necessary by the enforcement agency to file the documents necessary to utilize Section 17274 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
California Health & Safety Code § 17980.11 establishes a mechanism by which a local enforcement agency, after recording a notice of substandard or untenantable conditions against a residential property, can compel the property owner to disclose identifying and tax-related information. This disclosure requirement is triggered when the agency anticipates pursuing certain tax-denial remedies under the Revenue and Taxation Code, which can strip landlords of deductions tied to substandard housing. The type of information required varies depending on whether the owner is an individual, a corporation, or a pass-through entity such as an LLC or partnership, but in each case the agency must act within the window created by the recordation of the notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17980.11, once an enforcement agency records a notice of substandard or untenantable conditions and signals its intent to pursue tax-denial remedies, a compliant property owner generally responds promptly to any information request within the 10-day window following recordation. Operators who own property through entities such as LLCs, partnerships, or corporations should be aware that the statute distinguishes between ownership structures and tailors its disclosure requirements accordingly, meaning entity-level tax identification and ownership details may be sought. Maintaining organized ownership and tax records can help an operator respond accurately and on time if such a request arrives.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants living in a property subject to a recorded substandard or untenantable conditions notice, Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17980.11 represents one of the tools an enforcement agency may use to hold an owner financially accountable by pursuing tax-related consequences. While this provision operates primarily between the agency and the owner, tenants may find it relevant context when tracking the status of enforcement actions against their building, which can often be researched through county recorder records or local housing department files. Tenants who believe their housing conditions are unaddressed may explore options such as contacting their local code enforcement or rent board, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for information about how enforcement processes under this section interact with other protections.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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