Cal. Civ. Code § 17980.5
California Health and Safety Code
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The local enforcement agency may establish and maintain a special fund for the purpose of implementing Sections 17980.1 to 17980.4, inclusive.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17980.5 authorizes local enforcement agencies in California to create and maintain a dedicated special fund to support the activities outlined in Sections 17980.1 through 17980.4, which address substandard housing enforcement. This provision gives agencies a formal financial mechanism to fund those enforcement efforts, though it does not require them to establish such a fund.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17980.5, a local enforcement agency may draw on a special fund when carrying out substandard-property enforcement actions described in Sections 17980.1–17980.4. Property owners subject to enforcement proceedings in jurisdictions that have established such a fund should be aware that the agency may have dedicated resources to pursue and sustain those actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17980.5 allows local agencies to maintain a special fund that supports the enforcement tools available under Sections 17980.1–17980.4, which can include actions against substandard housing conditions. Tenants who believe their housing is substandard may contact their local enforcement agency or a tenant-rights organization to learn whether such a fund exists in their jurisdiction and what enforcement options it supports.
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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