Cal. Civ. Code § 13
Cooperation with other governmental agencies
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§ 13. Cooperation with other governmental agencies. The state division of housing and community renewal and any rent guidelines board may request and shall receive cooperation and assistance in effectuating the purposes of this act from all departments, divisions, boards, bureaus, commissions or agencies of the state and political subdivisions thereof.
Section 13 of the ETPA establishes that the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) and any rent guidelines board are entitled to receive cooperation and assistance from all state and local governmental entities when carrying out the purposes of the Act. This means that other agencies—whether state departments, commissions, or local subdivisions—cannot refuse or obstruct requests for help from these housing authorities. The provision creates an inter-agency obligation designed to support the effective administration of rent regulation across New York.
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Under ETPA § 13, the regulatory bodies overseeing rent stabilization—including DHCR and local rent guidelines boards—are empowered to draw on resources and information from a broad network of state and municipal agencies. Compliant operators generally understand that these agencies may coordinate with one another, which can affect how records, inspections, or compliance matters are handled across different governmental bodies. Awareness of this inter-agency framework helps property owners and managers anticipate that housing regulators may have access to information from multiple official sources.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ETPA § 13 means that the agencies responsible for enforcing your rent protections, such as DHCR and the applicable rent guidelines board, are not operating in isolation—they can call upon other state and local governmental bodies for support. If a tenant believes a housing issue involves multiple agencies or requires coordinated oversight, this provision reflects that such coordination is legally supported. Tenants seeking to raise concerns may contact DHCR, their local rent guidelines board, or a tenant-rights organization to understand how inter-agency cooperation under § 13 might be relevant to their 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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