California Civil Code

§ 1940

CIV § 1940 Effective Sep 29, 1996Div. 3 · Title 5 · Part 4 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in subdivision (b), this chapter shall apply to all persons who hire dwelling units located within this state including tenants, lessees, boarders, lodgers, and others, however denominated.

(b)The term “persons who hire” shall not include a person who maintains either of the following:

(1)Transient occupancy in a hotel, motel, residence club, or other facility when the transient occupancy is or would be subject to tax under Section 7280 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The term “persons who hire” shall not include a person to whom this paragraph pertains if the person has not made valid payment for all room and other related charges owing as of the last day on which his or her occupancy is or would be subject to tax under Section 7280 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 28. Effective September 29, 1996.