Mendota, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.28 § 8.28.110
Appeals
Operative Text
A. The owner of a residential rental unit or a party with a legal property interest in the unit may file an appeal in writing with the city manager on any action taken pursuant to this chapter within fifteen (15) days of said action. Upon submittal of the appeal, the city manager or his/her designee will review the facts of the case and make a determination whether to grant a hearing. If a hearing is denied, the city manager shall notify the appealing party in writing. B. Any hearing granted under this chapter shall be scheduled within fifteen (15) days of the city manager having received the appeal, and a written decision shall be rendered and sent to the appealing party within five days after the scheduled hearing. C. If the owner wishes to appeal the decision of the city manager, the owner shall submit, within fifteen (15) days of the city manager's determination, a written request to have the appeal heard at the next regular city council meeting. The decision of the city council shall be final.
Mendota Code of Ordinances ch. 8.28 § 8.28.110 establishes a multi-step appeals process for actions taken under Chapter 8.28 of the city's residential rental regulations. An owner or other party with a legal property interest has 15 days from any covered action to file a written appeal with the city manager, who then decides whether to grant a hearing. If a hearing is granted, it must be scheduled within 15 days and a written decision issued within 5 days after the hearing; if the appealing party remains unsatisfied, a further appeal to the city council is available, and the council's decision is final.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mendota Code of Ordinances ch. 8.28 § 8.28.110, property owners and other parties with a legal interest in a residential rental unit who wish to contest a regulatory action generally act promptly—submitting a written appeal to the city manager within the 15-day window from the date of the action in question. Compliant operators keep records of the dates on which actions are taken so that deadlines for each stage of the appeals process can be tracked accurately. If the city manager's decision is unfavorable, owners are aware that a further written request to escalate the matter to the city council must also be submitted within 15 days of that determination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mendota Code of Ordinances ch. 8.28 § 8.28.110 outlines an appeals process that applies to parties with a legal property interest in a residential rental unit, which may be relevant to tenants depending on the nature of their interest and the specific action being appealed. Tenants who believe a regulatory action under Chapter 8.28 affects their rights may wish to review whether they qualify as an appealing party under this provision and understand the strict 15-day filing deadlines at each stage. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help clarify whether this appeals pathway is available and how it interacts with other protections under the 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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