Merced, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.75 § 9.75.010
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The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental units in whole or in part, that were damaged by the emergency that occurred on or about January 8, 2023. However, to the extent that any of these units are exempted from the requirements of a particular section by existing California law, the applicable sections shall not apply to those units.
Merced Code of Ordinances ch. 9.75 § 9.75.010 establishes the scope of Chapter 9.75, directing its rules to apply to all rental units—whether wholly or partially—that sustained damage from the emergency event that occurred on or around January 8, 2023. The chapter's reach is not unlimited, however: any unit that California state law already exempts from a particular section's requirements is carved out of that section's coverage. In effect, the ordinance layers local protections on top of existing state law without overriding state-law exemptions.
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Property owners and managers whose rental units were fully or partially damaged in the January 8, 2023 emergency should treat Chapter 9.75 as presumptively applicable to those units under § 9.75.010. Operators generally review each section of the chapter alongside applicable California state law to determine whether a specific unit qualifies for a state-law exemption from that section's requirements. Maintaining clear records of a unit's damage status and any applicable state-law exemption categories is a practice commonly associated with compliance under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Merced Code of Ordinances ch. 9.75 § 9.75.010, renters living in units that were damaged—even partially—by the January 8, 2023 emergency are generally covered by the protections set out in Chapter 9.75. Tenants can review each section of the chapter to understand what specific rights and obligations apply, keeping in mind that state law may exempt certain unit types from particular sections. Those who believe their unit should be covered but are uncertain about how state-law exemptions interact with local rules may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for general information.
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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