Cal. Civ. Code § 16-41-20-5
Extension or revocation of orders to vacate dwellings
Operative Text
Sec. 5. (a) The state department, local board of health, or county health officer that issued an order to vacate under section 4 of this chapter shall, for a good reason, extend the time within which to comply with the order. (b) The state department, local board of health, or county health officer may revoke the order if satisfied that the danger from the dwelling has ceased to exist and that the dwelling is fit for habitation.
Indiana Code § 16-41-20-5 governs what happens after a dwelling has been ordered vacated under the preceding section. The issuing authority—whether the state department, a local board of health, or a county health officer—is required to grant additional time to comply with a vacate order when a good reason exists. That same authority also has the power to cancel, or revoke, the order entirely once it determines that the hazardous condition no longer exists and the dwelling is again safe for people to live in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 16-41-20-5, property owners who have received a vacate order and need more time to address the underlying conditions can seek a formal extension from the issuing authority—whether that is the state department, local board of health, or county health officer—by demonstrating a good reason for the delay. Compliant operators typically document remediation progress and communicate proactively with the issuing agency to support both extension requests and eventual revocation of the order. Once the authority is satisfied that the hazard has been eliminated and the dwelling is fit for habitation, it may revoke the order, allowing the property to be reoccupied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-5 gives tenants important context about the lifecycle of a vacate order affecting their dwelling. The authority that issued the order—state department, local board of health, or county health officer—can extend the compliance deadline for good cause or revoke the order once the dwelling is deemed safe and habitable again. Tenants who want to understand the current status of a vacate order, or who believe a revocation was issued prematurely, may contact the issuing health authority directly, reach out to a local tenant-rights organization, or consult a housing attorney to explore 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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