A new law went into effect on January 1, 2021. It relates to a new disclosure that is required when a Homeowner sells their home. It's called the Home Hardening Disclosure. A Seller must answer questions specifying which home hardening features the home lacks that make the home vulnerable to wildfire and flying embers.
It applies to the following properties:
Residential 1 – 4 unit properties (including condos and manufactured homes)
Located within high or very high fire zones
Built before 2010
Here are some examples of "home hardening" steps:
Replace wood or shingle roof
Cover vents with metal mesh
Eaves should be non-combustible
Remove combustible landscaping within five feet of home
Install dual paned, tempered glass windows
Walls made of resistant material, not boards or shingles
Decks and patio covers made of fire-resistant materials
Screen or enclose rain gutters to prevent debris
Chimney outlet metal screened
Fix loose or missing bird stop/eave closure
Source: C.A.R. Legal Tools