Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.050
Annual inspection fee
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Property owners with buildings subject to inspection shall pay a fee in the amount set forth in the resolution establishing fees and charges for various municipal services, up to a maximum of $10,000.00 per property. The fee will be used to finance the cost of inspection and enforcement of this program. Should the property owner fail to pay the required fee, the City will recover it, plus accrued interest and penalties, utilizing any remedies provided by law including nuisance abatement or municipal tax lien procedures established by ordinance or State law. A. Good Landlord/Tenant Program. Well-maintained properties that have passed inspections for three consecutive years may qualify to participate in the good landlord/tenant program. For qualifying participants, the property owner will pay an annual inspection fee that is one-half of the City inspection program's annual fee, provided conditions do not deteriorate to the point where the property would no longer meet eligibility standards for program participation. Well-maintained properties that have passed inspections for four consecutive years will pay an annual inspection fee of 30 percent of the City inspection program's annual fee. For properties eligible under the program, a drive-by inspection will be conducted to ensure satisfactory maintenance. B. Any property that participates in the good landlord/tenant program may be removed from the program at any time if it fails to meet any or all of the interior and exterior standards described in this hapter. If a property is removed from the Good Landlord/Tenant Program, the annual fee will be increased to the next highest fee percentage. If the property is still not eligible for the Good Landlord/Tenant Program after the second year, the annual fee will be the full amount. C. On the 11th year of participation, whether in the Good Landlord/Tenant Program or not, the participating property shall revert to first year status and undergo a complete inspection as specified in Sections 5.80.080 and 5.08.090 of this Chapter. D. At all times, the City shall retain the authority to investigate and address any violation of the Municipal Code, California Housing Code, California Building Code, California Fire Code or the California Code or Regulations.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.050 establishes an annual inspection fee, capped at $10,000 per property, that funds the city's rental inspection and enforcement program. Property owners who maintain well-kept buildings can qualify for the Good Landlord/Tenant Program, which reduces the annual fee to 50% after three consecutive passing inspections and to 30% after four consecutive passing inspections. Every 11 years, all participating properties reset to first-year status and undergo a full inspection, and the city retains authority at all times to investigate code violations regardless of program participation.
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Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.050, compliant operators pay the annual inspection fee on time to avoid the city's recovery mechanisms, which can include accrued interest, penalties, nuisance abatement proceedings, or a municipal tax lien. Operators who consistently maintain their properties in good condition and pass inspections for three or four consecutive years can take advantage of the reduced-fee tiers available through the Good Landlord/Tenant Program. Maintaining interior and exterior standards throughout the year is important, since a property can be removed from the program at any time for failing to meet those standards, triggering a fee increase back toward the full amount.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.050 creates a city-run inspection program designed to ensure rental properties meet habitability and code standards, with the city retaining authority to investigate violations of the Municipal Code, California Housing Code, California Building Code, and related codes at any time. Tenants living in buildings subject to this program have an interest in knowing that regular inspections are required and that the city can act on code violations independent of whether a landlord participates in the Good Landlord/Tenant Program. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed code or habitability issues may consider contacting the City of Grand Terrace directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what complaint or reporting options may be available under this 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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