Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.110
Notification of inspection—Inspection procedure
Operative Text
A. The exterior of the property will be inspected within the first three to six months of each calendar year. The property owner or property manager may request a scheduled inspection. For properties of 16 units or more, the inspector will contact the property owner or property manager to set an appointment for the inspection. B. If probable cause is observed to warrant an interior inspection, a letter of intent to inspect the property shall be mailed to the property owner stating an approximate date and time of inspection. C. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to notify any individual tenants of an interior inspection. D. At the invitation of the tenant in possession of the property, City Code Enforcement Officers may enter the property for scheduled or unscheduled inspection.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.110 establishes a two-stage inspection process for rental properties. Exterior inspections occur automatically in the first half of each calendar year, while interior inspections are triggered only when probable cause is observed during that exterior review, with advance written notice mailed to the property owner. City Code Enforcement Officers may also enter a unit at any time if the tenant currently occupying it extends an invitation to do so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.110, compliant property owners and managers stay prepared for exterior inspections during the first three to six months of each calendar year; owners of 16 or more units can expect the inspector to reach out directly to schedule an appointment. When a letter of intent for an interior inspection arrives, operators generally ensure that individual tenants receive timely notification of the upcoming inspection date and time, as the ordinance places that responsibility squarely on the property owner. Keeping accurate contact information on file with the city and maintaining clear communication channels with tenants are practices consistent with meeting these requirements.
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 § 5.80.110 gives tenants a meaningful role in the inspection process: a City Code Enforcement Officer may enter your unit for either a scheduled or unscheduled inspection if you, as the tenant in possession, invite them in. The ordinance also requires the property owner—not the city—to notify you before any interior inspection takes place, so if you believe you were not properly informed, that may be relevant information when speaking with the city's code enforcement office. Tenants who have questions about their rights under this provision can reach out to Grand Terrace's Code Enforcement division or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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