Summary of Jennifer Lynn Myrick Law:  AB 2533

Government Code Ch. 659 effective January 1, 2005

Lease Requirements:

The law requires this statement in every rental or lease agreement entered into after January 1, 2005.

"This building, which you are renting or leasing, is an unreinforced masonry building.  Unreinforced masonry buildings have proven to be unsafe in the event of an earthquake.  Owners of unreinforced masonry buildings are required to post in a conspicuous place at the entrance of the building, the following statement:

"Earthquake Warning.  This is an unreinforced masonry building. You may not be safe inside or near an unreinforced masonry building during an earthquake."