AB 628. Effective Jan 1, 2026
The AB 628 Compliance Guide for California Property Managers
Everything you need to document appliance recall compliance, protect against habitability lawsuits, and eliminate the "I didn't know" liability gap. Free. Instant PDF.
What's Inside the Guide
- Inventory every appliance in your portfolio (manufacturer, model, serial number)
- Run a historical recall audit against the CPSC database
- Verify lease addendums for tenant-provided appliances (AB 628 exemption)
- Set up continuous CPSC monitoring for new recalls
- Establish a 30-day remediation workflow (Day 0 → Day 30 timeline)
- Document OEM manufacturer contact information for your top brands
- Create tenant notification templates for recall events
- Prepare RecallCert documentation for legal defense
- Train maintenance staff on recall identification procedures
- Schedule quarterly compliance reviews
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Appliance inventory template (manufacturer, model, serial #)
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CPSC historical recall audit procedure
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Lease addendum language for tenant-provided appliances
30-day remediation timeline (Day 0 → Day 30)
Tenant notification templates
Quarterly review schedule
Printable PDF · 4 pages · Includes fillable templates
Why This Matters Right Now
AB 628 is live. Every California rental property with a stove and refrigerator is subject to the 30-day recall remediation requirement. The clock starts the moment a recall appears on CPSC.gov. not when you find out about it. Courts call this "constructive knowledge," and it means one missed recall can trigger a $65,000+ habitability judgment plus attorney fees. This guide gives you the operational framework to close the gap.