Grand Terrace, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.030
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The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all existing non-owner occupied/rental property, including parking lots, driveways, landscaping, accessory structures, fences, walls, swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. Hotels, motels, mobile home parks, bed and breakfasts, and other similar occupancies are specifically excluded from the provisions of this Chapter. Code Enforcement Officers will conduct the initial and subsequent inspections.
Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.030 establishes the scope of the city's rental property inspection program. The rules cover all non-owner-occupied residential rental properties, including associated features such as parking lots, driveways, landscaping, accessory structures, fences, walls, and pools. Hotels, motels, mobile home parks, bed and breakfasts, and similar transient or short-term occupancies fall outside the program's reach. Inspections under this chapter are carried out by Code Enforcement Officers, both initially and on a continuing basis.
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Under Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances ch. 5.80 § 5.80.030, operators of non-owner-occupied rental properties are subject to this chapter's inspection requirements, which extend beyond the main dwelling to cover parking areas, landscaping, fences, walls, and amenities like pools and spas. Compliant operators generally ensure that all covered features of their rental property are maintained in a condition that would satisfy Code Enforcement Officer review. Operators of hotels, motels, mobile home parks, or bed and breakfasts are not subject to this particular chapter and need not account for its inspection requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 5.80.030 of the Grand Terrace Code of Ordinances confirms that tenants living in non-owner-occupied rental properties are protected by this chapter's inspection program, which covers not just the dwelling unit but also shared or exterior features like driveways, fences, and swimming pools. Code Enforcement Officers are responsible for conducting both initial and follow-up inspections, giving tenants a potential avenue to raise habitability or maintenance concerns through the city's code enforcement process. Tenants who believe their property has conditions that may fall under this chapter can contact the Grand Terrace Code Enforcement division or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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