Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.040
Exemptions
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A. Newly Constructed Buildings. Newly constructed buildings shall be exempt from this Chapter for a period of one year. The exemption period shall begin on the date a certificate of occupancy is issued. B. Condominiums. Condominium units of which the ownership consists of the interior only, shall be exempt from this Chapter.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.040 establishes two categories of residential property that fall outside the reach of Chapter 5.80's rent regulations. First, newly constructed buildings are exempt for one year, with that period starting on the date a certificate of occupancy is issued. Second, condominium units where ownership is limited to the interior of the unit are permanently exempt from the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of newly constructed buildings in Grand Terrace should be aware that under § 5.80.040, the one-year exemption clock begins on the certificate-of-occupancy issuance date, making that document a key record to retain. Condominium owners whose ownership interest covers only the interior of the unit generally fall outside Chapter 5.80 entirely. Compliant operators typically confirm which exemption category applies to their property before determining whether the chapter's other provisions govern their rental practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.80.040 of the Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances limits the protections of Chapter 5.80 for tenants in newly constructed buildings during the first year after a certificate of occupancy is issued, and for tenants in interior-only condominium units on an ongoing basis. Tenants who believe their unit may not qualify for an exemption—for example, because the one-year period has elapsed—can review the certificate-of-occupancy date through local building records. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand whether an exemption applies to their specific building and what options may be available under the broader chapter.
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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