The law does not require that a structural pest control inspection be performed prior to transfer of a real property. However, if required by the purchase contract or by the lender, the seller or the seller’s agent(s) must deliver to the buyer a copy of the report and written certification, prepared by a registered structural pest control company, regarding the presence or absence of wood-destroying organisms. Delivery must occur before transfer of title.

If more than one real estate broker is acting as the seller’s agent, the broker who obtained the offer is responsible for delivery of the report in person or by mail, unless the seller directs otherwise in writing. The real estate broker responsible for delivery must retain for 3 years a record of the actions taken to effect delivery.

(Cal. Bus. & Prof. §§ 8519 et. seq., 10148; Cal. Civ. § 1099; Commissioner’s Regulation 2905)