Q: San Diego-Do you know who is Enforcement arm for SD Code E.. to ensure that Code violations have been fixed as ordered?
James, If anyone knows the answer to my question-dilemma it is you.5 Months ago an Investigation was done at the Property where I live(Property= 2 Houses and a Duplex plus the Premises).After SD Code Enforcement responded to the property where I live and did their Inspection-Investigation-they returned to the office where their work continued.Data collected was analyzed-defined and transcribed into what was-is a Comprehensive Report.The 9 page Report which I received a Copy is entitled "NOTICE AND ORDER TO VACATE AND REPAIR SUBSTANDARD BUILDING, AND ABATE PUBLIC NUISANCE." In the Report it specifically states that "within 10 days" Tenants in one of the "Buildings" "Must" move out.The Report gives specific dates and amount of time that the work must be done to cure the Code violations.Do you know who the Agency is that enforces-ensures that Tenants who were ordered to move in 10 days-have moved (example), and work ordered to be done per Code Compliance Order has been done?Thank You
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A: In San Diego, the responsibility for enforcing local codes and ensuring compliance with orders to remedy violations typically rests with the Code Enforcement Division of the City's Development Services Department. If a property owner or occupant fails to comply with a notice and order, the Division can pursue legal actions or use other administrative remedies to gain compliance. If tenants were ordered to vacate a substandard building, the Code Enforcement Division would be the entity overseeing the process and ensuring adherence to the order. When the time frame for compliance has passed, and if there's evidence of non-compliance, one should report it to the same Division. The Division will then conduct a follow-up investigation and take necessary steps to ensure the order is executed. Additionally, if one believes their rights as a tenant have been violated, consulting with an attorney experienced in landlord-tenant law would be advisable.
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