How Concord Handles Rental Property Rules: A Practical Guide

Concord maintains 85 local ordinances across all categories, and 3 of those deal specifically with rental property rules. Here is a breakdown of what the city actually requires, what is prohibited, and where Concord falls on the strict-to-permissive spectrum compared to other cities.

Lead Paint Disclosure

Concord follows federal Title X and California Health & Safety Code requirements for lead-based paint disclosure in pre-1978 rental units. Landlords must provide the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home," disclose known lead hazards, and include the Lead Warning Statement in leases. Concord does not impose additional local disclosure requirements beyond state and federal law.

Key details: Rental: Applies to rental dwellings built before 1978. Rental: EPA pamphlet and Lead Warning Statement required in lease. Limit: Federal penalties up to $21,916 per violation (Title X). Rule: Known hazards and reports must be disclosed. Prohibition: No separate Concord local lead ordinance.

Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.

Mold Disclosure

California's Toxic Mold Protection Act (Health & Safety Code §26100 et seq.) and Civil Code §1941.7 require landlords to disclose known visible mold exceeding permissible exposure limits before lease signing. Concord has no supplemental mold ordinance, but visible mold is treated as a substandard housing condition under Health & Safety Code §17920.3 and enforced by Concord Code Enforcement as a habitability violation.

Key details: Disclosure Required: Disclosure required when landlord knows of mold above permissible limits. Visible Mold: Visible mold is a substandard housing condition (§17920.3). Tenants May: Tenants may use repair-and-deduct remedies. Landlord Must: Landlord must fix moisture source, not just clean mold. Enforced Through: Enforced through Concord Code Enforcement and Contra Costa Health.

Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.

Rental Registration

Concord does not maintain a mandatory citywide rental registration program but landlords must hold a Concord business license for each rental property. State-level AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act) rent caps and just-cause eviction rules apply to most rentals built before 2010.

Key details: Business License: Required every rental. Registration Program: No separate. Rent Cap: AB 1482 5% + CPI max 10%. Just Cause: Eviction and relocation required. Deposit Limit: One month, AB 12.

Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.

The Bottom Line

Concord's rental property rules rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Concord is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Concord's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.