Woodlake, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.020
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The provisions of this article shall apply to all residential rental units located within the city. Provisions of this article shall be supplementary and complementary to all of the provisions of this Code, and any local, state or federal law. Nothing herein shall be construed or interpreted to limit any existing right or power of the city to abate and prosecute any and all nuisances or to enforce any other conditions in violation of state or local laws, including but not limited to any building, housing, property maintenance and public nuisance laws.
Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.020 establishes that the rental housing rules in this article cover every residential rental unit within the city of Woodlake. These rules work alongside — not instead of — other applicable city, state, and federal laws. The article does not reduce or replace any authority the city already has to address nuisances or enforce building, housing, property maintenance, or public nuisance standards.
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Under Woodlake Code of Ordinances ch. 8.50 § 8.50.020, operators of any residential rental property within Woodlake are subject to this article's requirements in addition to all other applicable codes. Compliant operators generally maintain awareness that meeting the standards of this article does not substitute for compliance with building codes, housing standards, or other local and state requirements. Keeping properties in good repair and free of nuisance conditions remains a separate, concurrent obligation.
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 § 8.50.020 confirms that every residential rental unit in the city falls within the scope of this article's protections. Tenants may find it useful to know that this article's protections layer on top of rights available under other city, state, and federal laws — meaning multiple avenues may exist for addressing substandard conditions or violations. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help identify which combination of rules and enforcement paths may be relevant to a given 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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