Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.070
Inspections authorized—Compliance with applicable codes and standards
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A. Inspections--Conformance with Standards. 1. A City Code Enforcement Officer shall conduct an annual exterior inspection of all non-owner occupied/rental properties located within the City. If at the time of the exterior inspection violations are found or other probable cause is present to believe there may be violations within the interior of the property, the inspecting officer may request that an interior inspection be completed. In the event a tenant in possession of a property to be inspected refuses access to said property, the City Attorney is authorized to obtain from a court of competent jurisdiction any warrant necessary based on just cause, to conduct the inspection. 2. Buildings shall be maintained in accordance with the code standard that was in effect at the time the building was constructed, and any additional requirements mandated by the Municipal Code or State Law. B. Noncomplying Structures. Structures and premises that do not comply with the provisions of this code and the codes listed above must be altered or repaired to obtain the required level of compliance or demolished.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.070 establishes a mandatory annual exterior inspection program for all non-owner-occupied rental properties within the city, conducted by a City Code Enforcement Officer. If exterior findings or other probable cause suggest interior violations, an interior inspection may also be requested. Buildings must meet the code standards in place at the time of their construction, plus any additional requirements under the Municipal Code or state law, and structures found out of compliance must be brought into conformance or demolished.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.070, compliant rental property operators generally maintain their building exteriors in a condition that meets applicable code standards, including those in effect at the time of original construction as well as any subsequently mandated requirements. Operators typically ensure that both exterior and interior conditions are kept in good repair so that annual City Code Enforcement inspections do not reveal violations. When a structure or premises is found noncomplying, the ordinance requires that it be altered, repaired to the required level of compliance, or demolished.
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 § 5.80.070 gives tenants context for understanding why a City Code Enforcement Officer may appear to conduct an annual exterior inspection of their rental property, and potentially request access to the interior if exterior conditions or other probable cause suggest violations exist. Tenants have the right to know that if access is refused, the City Attorney may seek a court-issued warrant to proceed with the inspection. Tenants who believe their unit contains code violations may consider contacting the City's Code Enforcement division, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether identified violations affect their tenancy rights under applicable law.
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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