Barstow, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.140
Expired certificate of compliance
Operative Text
(a) This chapter is not intended to and shall not be construed to limit in any way the remedies available to the city to prosecute or abate public nuisances or violations of the city's property maintenance standards, the California Residential Code and/or Uniform Building Code. Upon expiration of a certificate of compliance the city may proceed with any remedy permitted by law or equity to abate the violations or prosecute the owner and/or responsible party. (b) Upon termination or expiration of a certificate of compliance, the building official shall not re-issue a new certificate of compliance until all of the following conditions are met: (1) All violations must be repaired and inspected; (2) All costs and fees due for enforcement actions shall be paid to the city; (3) New registration and fees shall be filed and paid; (4) Re-inspection shall be completed for all residential units on the property. (c) Certificate of compliance issued after being terminated or expired for any reason shall automatically be scheduled for one-year inspection frequency.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.140 addresses what happens when a rental property's certificate of compliance expires or is terminated. Once that certificate lapses, the city retains the full range of legal and equitable remedies to address violations, including prosecution of the owner or responsible party and abatement of public nuisances. Before a new certificate can be issued, all violations must be repaired and inspected, outstanding enforcement costs and fees must be paid, new registration must be filed, and every residential unit on the property must pass a re-inspection. Any certificate issued after an expiration or termination is automatically placed on an annual inspection schedule.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.140, operators of rental properties should treat an active, valid certificate of compliance as a continuous obligation rather than a one-time milestone. Compliant operators generally monitor their certificate's status, address code violations proactively, and ensure all fees and registration requirements remain current to avoid lapse. If a certificate does expire, operators typically understand that reinstatement requires completing all four conditions—repairs, inspections, fee payment, and re-registration—and that the reinstated certificate will carry a mandatory one-year inspection frequency going forward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.140 is relevant to tenants because it establishes that the city retains broad authority to act against a landlord whose certificate of compliance has lapsed, including pursuing public nuisance abatement and prosecution. Tenants living in a property with an expired certificate may have grounds to raise the landlord's non-compliance in relevant proceedings or to report the situation to the appropriate city department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Barstow's rental regulations can help residents understand what options may be available when a property's certificate status is in question.
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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