Cal. Civ. Code § 797-G
Notice to local housing standard enforcement agency
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§ 797-g. Notice to local housing standard enforcement agency. The clerk of the court shall mail a copy of the filed notice of petition and petition to the appropriate government agency charged with enforcing local or state housing standards within the court's jurisdiction.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-G, once a notice of petition and petition are filed with the court in a housing proceeding, the court clerk is required to send copies of those documents to the government agency responsible for enforcing local or state housing standards in that jurisdiction. This automatic notification step is built into the court process itself, meaning it occurs as a matter of procedure rather than at the request of either party. The rule ensures that housing code enforcement authorities are made aware of pending proceedings that may involve conditions relevant to their oversight role.
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Property owners and managers involved in proceedings governed by N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-G should be aware that the court clerk will routinely forward filed petition documents to the local housing standards enforcement agency. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in accordance with applicable housing codes, recognizing that enforcement agencies may become aware of a proceeding and independently investigate conditions at the property. Keeping accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and inspections is a practice commonly associated with well-managed properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-G, tenants benefit from a procedural safeguard that automatically notifies the local housing standards enforcement agency when a petition is filed in court. This means the agency responsible for housing code compliance may become involved or conduct its own review without a tenant needing to file a separate complaint. Tenants who believe housing conditions are relevant to a pending proceeding may also independently contact their local rent board, housing agency, or a tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available to them.
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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