Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.150

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Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.150
Each violation that continues after the set date of correction with no attempt to abate the violation shall be subject to a $100.00 fine, $200.00 for the second citation, and $500.00 for the third and subsequent citations per violation.
The failure of any property owner to pay fines assessed by administrative citation, within the specified time, will result in the City's pursuit of all legal remedies available to recover amount of the fine, penalties, and associated costs.
Further, the City intends to utilize the provisions of California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17274 and 24436.5 to encourage the elimination of substandard conditions in non-owner occupied/rental property. Said section provides for the disallowance of State income tax interest, depreciation, taxes, or amortization deductions that are derived from the ownership of rental housing that is not in compliance. The City is also authorized to use the remedies set forth in the California Building Code and the California Code of Regulations.
If after the City has pursued all available options under the law and the property still has not been brought into full compliance with applicable codes and standards, the City will use reasonable means to abate the nuisance and seek recovery from the property owner. Such steps shall be taken no later than 12 months after the initial violation is found. In extreme cases recovery may include the use of civil actions, specifically receivership proceedings.
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Plain English

Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.150 establishes a graduated fine structure for uncorrected code violations: $100 for the first citation, $200 for the second, and $500 for the third and any subsequent citations per violation. Beyond fines, the City may pursue all available legal remedies to collect unpaid penalties, including invoking California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17274 and 24436.5, which can disallow state income tax deductions for rental property owners out of compliance. If a property remains non-compliant after all other options are exhausted, the City may directly abate the nuisance and seek cost recovery—potentially through civil actions such as receivership—within 12 months of the initial violation finding.

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For Property Managers

Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.150, compliant property operators generally correct cited violations before the set correction date to avoid the escalating fine schedule of $100, $200, and $500 per citation. Operators also ensure that any assessed administrative citation fines are paid within the specified timeframe, since unpaid fines can trigger the City's pursuit of all available legal remedies, including collection costs. Maintaining rental properties in compliance with applicable codes is particularly important because non-compliant rental housing may be subject to disallowance of state income tax deductions for interest, depreciation, taxes, or amortization under California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 17274 and 24436.5.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.150 gives the City authority to enforce housing code standards against non-compliant rental property owners through escalating fines and, ultimately, direct abatement or receivership proceedings. Tenants who believe their rental unit has uncorrected code violations may consider reporting those conditions to the City of Grand Terrace so that the enforcement process under this provision can be initiated. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help renters understand how ongoing code violations and the City's enforcement actions may relate to their housing situation.

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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