Barstow, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.020
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The Comprehensive Residential Rental Unit (CRRU) inspection program shall apply to all properties within the City of Barstow with residential rental units; except those hotels and motel subject to the transient occupancy tax pursuant to chapter 3.16 of this Code shall be exempt. All properties subject to this chapter shall be inspected by the building official or his or her designee for compliance with the City of Barstow housing and property maintenance standards. No interior inspection shall take place without the consent of the owner, their authorized representative, or tenant, unless the building inspector or their designee has an inspection warrant or upon exigent circumstances. Landlords may also self-certify and accept all liability that their property is in compliance with the city's housing and property maintenance standards by completing the city's self-certification checklist.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.020 establishes the Comprehensive Residential Rental Unit (CRRU) inspection program, which covers virtually all residential rental properties in the City of Barstow—hotels and motels subject to the transient occupancy tax under chapter 3.16 are the primary exception. Properties within the program's scope are subject to inspection by the building official or a designee to verify compliance with Barstow's housing and property maintenance standards. Interior inspections require consent from the owner, their representative, or the tenant, unless the inspector holds a valid inspection warrant or exigent circumstances exist. As an alternative to a physical inspection, property owners may complete a city-provided self-certification checklist and accept full liability for the property's compliance.
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Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.020, operators of residential rental properties in Barstow generally prepare for periodic inspections by the building official or designee to confirm adherence to the city's housing and property maintenance standards. Compliant operators typically maintain their units in a condition that meets those standards at all times, not only during scheduled reviews. As an alternative path, landlords may complete the city's self-certification checklist, though doing so means accepting full liability for the property's compliance status. Operators commonly keep documentation of maintenance and repairs to support either the inspection or self-certification process.
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Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.020 gives tenants a meaningful role in the inspection process: no interior inspection of a rental unit may occur without the consent of the owner, their representative, or the tenant—unless the inspector has a warrant or exigent circumstances apply. This means tenants have the right to be informed about and to consent to interior inspections conducted under the CRRU program. If a tenant believes their unit does not meet Barstow's housing and property maintenance standards, they may contact the City of Barstow's building department to inquire about the inspection program or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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