Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.100
Interior maintenance standards
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In addition to the California Model Building Codes and Health and Safety Code, residential non-owner occupied/rental buildings shall meet the following interior maintenance standards as defined in California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 25 definition of a "habitable" rental unit: A. Plumbing facilities in good working order, including hot and cold running water, connected to a sewage disposal system; B. Gas facilities in good working order; C. Heating facilities in good working order; D. An electric system, including lighting, wiring, and equipment, in good working order; E. Clean and sanitary buildings, grounds, and appurtenances (detached garage, garden, etc.) free from debris, garbage, rodents, and vermin; F. Adequate trash receptacles in good repair; G. Floors, stairways, and railings in good repair; H. A working toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower; I. A kitchen with a sink not made of absorbent material. J. Natural light in every room through windows or skylights. Windows in each room must be able to open at least halfway for ventilation, unless a fan provides mechanical ventilation; K. Safe fire or emergency exits leading to a street or hallway. Stairs, hallways, and exits must be kept litter-free. Storage areas, garages, and basements must be kept free of combustible materials; L. Operable thumb-turn deadbolt locks on the interior of the main entry doors of rental units, and operable locking or security devices on windows; and M. Working smoke detectors in all units of multi-unit buildings, such as duplexes and apartment complexes. Apartment complexes also must have smoke detectors in common stairwells. Effective July 1, 2011, the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act (Senate Bill -- SB 183) requires all single-family homes with an attached garage or a fossil fuel source to install carbon monoxide alarms within the home by July 1, 2011. Owners of multi-family leased or rental dwellings, such as apartment buildings, have until January 1, 2013 to comply with the law.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.100 establishes a comprehensive list of interior maintenance standards that all non-owner-occupied residential rental buildings in Grand Terrace must meet, layered on top of California's Model Building Codes and Health and Safety Code. These standards—drawn from the California Code of Regulations Title 25 definition of a 'habitable' rental unit—cover functioning plumbing, gas, heating, and electrical systems, as well as sanitation, structural safety, natural light, ventilation, security hardware, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The provision sets a baseline condition that rental units must maintain throughout the tenancy, not merely at move-in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.100 generally conduct routine inspections to verify that all systems listed in the provision—plumbing, gas, heating, electrical, and structural elements—remain in good working order throughout each tenancy. Compliant operators also ensure that security hardware such as thumb-turn deadbolt locks and window locking devices are operable, that common areas and grounds are kept clean and free of debris and pests, and that smoke detectors are installed in all required locations. For properties with attached garages or fossil-fuel sources, operators also confirm that carbon monoxide alarms are installed in accordance with the timelines established by the Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act referenced in the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Grand Terrace non-owner-occupied rental units are entitled to housing that meets every interior maintenance standard listed in ch. 5.80 § 5.80.100, including functioning plumbing with hot and cold water, adequate heating, working locks and window security devices, natural light, and operational smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. If a rental unit falls short of these standards, tenants may document the conditions in writing and notify the landlord, and may also explore filing a complaint with the City of Grand Terrace or a relevant California housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with California habitability law can help explain the range of options available, including raising a habitability violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings.
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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