Cal. Civ. Code § 17983
California Health and Safety Code
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The superior court may make any order for which application is made pursuant to this article.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17983 grants superior courts broad authority to issue whatever order a party properly requests under the article's enforcement procedures. The provision does not limit the type of relief a court may grant, leaving the scope of potential remedies open to judicial discretion. This means courts handling housing-code enforcement matters under this article are not restricted to a narrow menu of outcomes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17983, a superior court overseeing an enforcement action brought pursuant to this article can issue a wide range of orders against a property owner or manager. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with applicable housing standards are generally better positioned when court proceedings arise under this article. Keeping thorough maintenance records and responding promptly to notices of violation are practices commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17983 means that when an enforcement matter reaches superior court under this article, the court has flexibility to craft remedies that address the specific conditions at issue. Tenants who believe housing-code violations affect their unit may have standing to participate in or initiate proceedings under this article, and local rent boards or tenant-rights organizations can help explain what types of orders have been sought in similar situations. Understanding the full range of relief available under § 17983 is something a tenant-rights organization or housing clinic can help clarify.
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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