
This fact sheet provides renters with answers to frequently asked questions about building codes, property vulnerabilities to natural hazards, and retrofitting options. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the construction type, age of the property, and specific risks such as earthquakes, high winds, floods, and wildfire. The document also highlights the need for renters to be aware of building codes, retrofitting requirements, insurance coverage, and how to check for previous hazard damage or flood and wildfire risk.