Cal. Civ. Code § 797-J
Judgment
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§ 797-j. Judgment. 1. The court shall direct that final judgment be entered determining the rights of the parties. 2. The judgment may include: a. An order to repair conditions constituting violation of applicable local and state housing standards or section two hundred thirty-five-b of the real property law; and b. Any other relief that the court may deem just.
Under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts & Proc. Law § 797-J, once a housing court proceeding concludes, the court is required to issue a final judgment that settles the legal rights of all parties involved. That judgment can go beyond simply declaring who prevails — it may also direct a landlord to fix conditions that violate local or state housing standards or the implied warranty of habitability under Real Property Law § 235-b. The court retains broad discretion to include any additional relief it considers fair and appropriate under the circumstances.
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Property owners and managers involved in proceedings governed by § 797-J should be aware that a court's final judgment can carry affirmative repair obligations, not just monetary or possessory outcomes. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in conformance with local and state housing codes and the habitability standards of Real Property Law § 235-b, reducing the likelihood that a judgment under this section would require court-ordered remediation. Keeping thorough records of maintenance, inspections, and repairs is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing code compliance in proceedings where § 797-J judgments may be issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 797-J, tenants have the ability to seek a court judgment that addresses more than just possession — it can include an order compelling a landlord to repair conditions that violate housing codes or the implied warranty of habitability. Tenants who believe their living conditions fall below applicable standards may raise those violations within a housing court proceeding, where the court can fashion broad relief it deems just. Tenant-rights organizations and local rent boards can be useful resources for understanding how this provision may apply to a particular housing 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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