Woodlake, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.010
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This chapter shall be known as the "Rental Housing Policy." For purposes of this chapter, unless the particular provision or the context otherwise clearly requires, the definitions in this section shall govern the construction, meaning and application of words and phrases used in this article: A. "Director" shall mean the Community Development Director or his or her designee. B. "City" shall mean the City of Woodlake and/or any agent hired to implement this chapter. C. "Health and Safety Standards" shall mean the standards set forth in California Civil Code 1941.1. D. "Owner" means the person or entity identified and listed as having title by the latest property tax assessment roll, maintained by the Fresno County Assessor. E. "Property" or "Residential Rental Property" means any lot or parcel of land containing residential rental units, and all improvements thereon, including common areas. F. "Residential Rental Unit" means any structure or part of a structure that is used or may be used by one or more persons as a home, residence, dwelling, or sleeping place for longer than thirty (30) days, including single family dwellings, duplexes, triplexes, or multi-family (four (4) units or more) residential buildings, which is not an owner occupied unit, including rooming houses, boarding houses, apartment units, condominium units, and single room occupancies, but excluding: 1. Hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts used for transient lodging; 2. Any rental units in a state licensed hospital, hospice, community care facility, intermediate care facility, or nursing home; 3. Rental housing units owned, managed or operated by an educational, religious, or medical institution, or by a third party for an educational, religious, or medical institution, when units are used for the sole purpose of housing employees, students, clergy, patients, or others directly related to the institution. G. "Tenant's Affirmative Obligations" shall mean the standards set forth in California Civil Code 1941.2. An Inspector's determination that a tenant is or is not in substantial violation of tenant's affirmative obligations, or the cause of the existence of a dilapidation or violation or interferes substantially with the owner's obligation to effect necessary maintenance or repairs is not intended as evidentiary proof of the condition of the unit, and shall be used only for purposes of implementing and enforcing this chapter.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.010 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the City of Woodlake's Rental Housing Policy. It identifies who qualifies as an "Owner," what counts as a "Residential Rental Unit" (including single-family homes, duplexes, and multi-family buildings rented for more than 30 days), and which property types are excluded, such as hotels, licensed care facilities, and institutional housing. The section also anchors key standards—like habitability and tenant obligations—to specific provisions of California Civil Code, and clarifies that an inspector's findings under this chapter are limited in their evidentiary use.
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Under Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.010, property owners are defined by their listing on the latest Fresno County Assessor's property tax roll, so operators generally ensure their ownership records are current and accurate. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with which of their properties and units fall within the chapter's scope, noting that owner-occupied units and certain institutional or licensed-care housing are excluded. Because health and safety standards are tied to California Civil Code 1941.1, operators managing covered residential rental units typically maintain awareness of those habitability requirements as part of their ongoing obligations under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.010 defines the types of rental housing covered by the City's Rental Housing Policy, which is relevant to tenants seeking to understand whether their unit falls under its protections. Tenants in single-family homes, duplexes, triplexes, and multi-family buildings rented for more than 30 days are generally included, while those in hotels, licensed care facilities, or certain institutional housing are not. Tenants who believe their unit is covered and have concerns about how this chapter applies to their situation may consider reaching out to the City of Woodlake's Community Development Director or a local tenant-rights organization 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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