{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"1954.211","citation":"Civ. Code, § 1954.211","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. OBLIGATIONS [1427. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3"},{"name":"PART 4. OBLIGATIONS ARISING FROM PARTICULAR TRANSACTIONS [1738. - 3273.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 5. HIRING [1925. - 1997.270.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Water Service [1954.201. - 1954.219.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-3/part-4/title-5/chapter-2.5-water-service"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 623, Sec. 2.   (SB 7)   Effective January 1, 2017.   Section operative January 1, 2018, pursuant to Sec. 1954.218.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>The landlord may enter a dwelling unit as follows: </p><p>(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 <a href=\"/civ/1954.210\">1954.210</a>, if the requirements of Section <a href=\"/civ/1954\">1954</a> are met.</p><p>(b) To read a submeter, if the requirements of this chapter and Section <a href=\"/civ/1954\">1954</a> are met. Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section <a href=\"/civ/1954\">1954</a>, notice shall be given only in writing. </p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/water-service-1954-211","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}