Santa Clara County, California: home sale requirements by municipality
1 of the 3 municipalities we track in Santa Clara County require an inspection, test or certificate before a home sale.
- 3municipalities tracked
- 1require something at sale
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan HillSanta Clara County | Private Sewer Lateral inspection + Plumbing fixture retrofit inspection | Required at sale | |
| Mountain ViewSanta Clara County | None | No point-of-sale rule | |
| Palo AltoSanta Clara County | None | No point-of-sale rule |
What these requirements involve
Sewer lateral
A sewer lateral is the private pipe that carries wastewater from the house to the public sewer main. Many California cities and sanitary districts make sellers prove it does not leak before title can transfer. Read the guide.
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