Can I refuse to allow my Landlord to spray my apartment for pest control?

[aswynn81]

Ok, heres the deal. Today Orkin knocked on my door saying that we had to allow them to do a pest control service. Heres the problem: I have a young child I do not wish to have exposed to toxic chemicals. Also, they want us to make what I believe are FAR beyond reasonable preparations. We have to move ALL of our stuff (clothes, furniture, etc) at least 2 feet away from all the walls, including in our closets. Also, we have to take everything down from the walls, and vacate the premesis for 4 hours. We have no idea what time of day they are coming. I believe that this is far too great of an inconvenience to be considered reasonable.

Here's the kicker, we're moving out on the 31st anyway. I have asked that they postpone the procedure until then when we will be out of the apartment anyway. Our stuff is all over the place because we are going through it and trying to decide what to keep and what to get rid of. Also, they stated in the note that our place is NOT infested, and that this is a proactive treatment. My questions are these:

If they refuse to wait until we leave and state that the treatment must be done on the date specified, and I refuse to allow them to enter, what are the consequences? I realize that it would be a violation of my lease to do so, but how long will it take to get a court order filed to enter ? Longer than we would be here anyway?

Hoping to get a response from someone who's been in this situation, or is familiar with California rental laws. Thanks!