Substandard Housing

Overview

Substandard Housing

The California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 known as the State Housing Law, defines substandard housing as any condition which exists to an extent that it endangers the life, limb, property, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public.

Code Enforcement responds to complaints initiated by occupants of rental units and other internal/external agencies regarding substandard housing conditions. Our Code Enforcement Officers work closely with property owners, tenants and property management companies towards resolving all substandard housing conditions.

Some examples of substandard housing conditions as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 are:

  • Hazardous Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Equipment
  • Infestation of vermin/rodents
  • Deteriorated foundations, floors, support systems, walls, ceilings or roofs.
  • General dilapidation, sanitation, and visible mold

To report a substandard housing violation, or for additional information please call the Code Enforcement Division (916) 625-5498 or submit an online complaint at Access Rocklin.

Agencies/Resources

The California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 known as the State Housing Law, defines substandard housing as any condition which exists to an extent that it endangers the life, limb, property, safety or welfare of the occupants or general public.

Code Enforcement responds to complaints initiated by occupants of rental units and other internal/external agencies regarding substandard housing conditions. Our Code Enforcement Officers work closely with property owners, tenants and property management companies towards resolving all substandard housing conditions.

Some examples of substandard housing conditions as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 are:

  • Hazardous Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Equipment
  • Infestation of vermin/rodents
  • Deteriorated foundations, floors, support systems, walls, ceilings or roofs.
  • General dilapidation, sanitation, and visible mold

To report a substandard housing violation, or for additional information please call the Code Enforcement Division (916) 625-5498 or submit an online complaint at Access Rocklin.

Agencies/Resources