Woodlake, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.030
Inspections, compliance with applicable codes and standards
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A. Baseline Inspection: All residential rental properties in the city shall be subject to a baseline inspection upon application for a city business license. The director, or his or her designee, hereinafter referred to as the inspector, is authorized to inspect all residential rental units upon application, to determine whether such residential rental units meet minimum Health and Safety Standards. If violations are found during the initial inspection, the owner is given thirty (30) days to make the corrections. If all violations are not corrected before the 30-day progress inspection, a business license shall not be issued. A reasonable fee may be charged for inspections, as set forth in the Fee Schedule. The city will give a 72-hour notice to tenant prior to inspections. B. Compliance with Codes and Standards: Residential rental units shall be required to be in conformance and maintained in accordance with the code standard that was in effect at the time the residential rental unit was constructed, substantially altered, or remodeled, erected, or converted, except for any additional requirements mandated by this Code or state law. Tenants have the right to request an inspection by the inspector to determine compliance.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.030 establishes a two-part framework for residential rental property oversight. First, all residential rental properties must undergo a baseline inspection when the owner applies for a city business license, and any violations found must be corrected within 30 days or the license will not be issued. Second, rental units must be maintained in conformance with the building and safety codes that were in effect when the unit was originally constructed, substantially altered, or converted, with any additional requirements imposed by current city or state law also applying. Tenants are entitled to at least 72 hours' notice before any inspection takes place.
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Under Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.030, operators of residential rental properties generally initiate the business license process with the understanding that a baseline inspection is required before a license is issued. Compliant operators address any cited violations within the 30-day correction window and schedule a timely progress inspection to confirm compliance. Operators also maintain their units in conformance with the code standards applicable at the time of original construction, alteration, or conversion, while staying current with any additional requirements imposed by the Woodlake Code or California state law, and they provide tenants with the required 72-hour advance notice before any inspection.
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Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.030 gives tenants the explicit right to request an inspection by the city inspector to determine whether their rental unit meets applicable code and health and safety standards. Tenants are also entitled to receive at least 72 hours' notice from the city before any inspection of their unit occurs. Tenants who believe their unit is out of compliance may consider contacting the city's designated inspector or a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available under this provision.
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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