California Codes, Civil Code - CIV, Division 3 — Obligations, Part 4 — Obligations Arising from Particular Transactions, Title 5 — Hiring, Chapter 2.5 — Water Service, Section 1954.211
The landlord may enter a dwelling unit as follows:
(a) For the purpose of installing, repairing, or replacing a submeter, or for the purpose of investigating or rectifying a condition causing constant or abnormally high water usage, as required by subdivision (a) of Section 1954.210, if the requirements of Section 1954 are met.
(b) To read a submeter, if the requirements of this chapter and Section 1954 are met. Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 1954, notice shall be given only in writing.
Notes
Allows a landlord to enter a dwelling to install, repair, or replace a submeter, investigate or correct abnormal water use, or read a submeter when the referenced entry requirements are met. Requires notice for a submeter-reading entry to be in writing, notwithstanding the referenced provision that otherwise permits another notice method.
Use as reference
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