The State of California requires local cities to ensure that housing units meet minimum standards of habitability as set forth in State law. To meet this requirement, the City of Glendale has operated a code enforcement program for many years. However, as our City’s housing stock continues to age, we have undertaken more proactive steps to ensure it is preserved and cared for. In 2002, the City of Glendale undertook a demonstration project called the Mariposa Neighborhood Improvement Project to ensure that all rental housing in the project area met the minimum habitability standards. Participating properties with 2 or more units were inspected and certified as meeting habitability standards between 2002-2004. Currently staff is in the process of recertifying these properties.
Inspection Checklist
Due to the success of the Mariposa project,the Glendale City Council directed staff to continue inspections in other neighborhoods. Between 2004-2006 inspections took place in "Project Area II" which is bordered by Broadway on the north, Brand on the east, Tyburn Street on the south and the western boundary of the city past San Fernando Road (see map). Currently inspections are taking place in a third project area located in the northwest area of Glendale.
Inspections are scheduled in advance to allow property owners time to notify tenants. One month prior to the scheduled inspection date, owners receive a notification letter with the date and time as well as an inspection checklist which the Neighborhood Services Inspector will use to conduct the inspection. This allows owners the opportunity to address any outstanding issues before the inspection. Two weeks prior to the inspection, a notice is posted in the common area of the building to remind tenants of the inspection.
Property owners are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Once they have met all the requirements, they will receive a Certificate of Compliance indicating that their units are in compliance with State habitability standards. Neighborhood Services staff will work with owners to help them meet compliance requirements.
On the right a local property owner receives a certificate of compliance for her rental property. The property will remain certified for four years barring any changes in its condition. After the four-year period, the property will be scheduled for a recertification inspection.
Meet the RHPP Staff
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Name Juan Gonzales
Title Neighborhood Services
Housing Technician
Phone number (818) 548-3704
Fax
number (818) 240-7239
E-mail ns@ci.glendale.ca.us |
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Name Kevin Fekety
Title Neighborhood Services
Housing Technician
Phone number (818) 548-3704
Fax
number (818) 240-7239
E-mail ns@ci.glendale.ca.us |
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Name Seda Sardarian
Title Customer Service Representative
Phone number (818) 548-3704
Fax
number (818) 240-7239
E-mail ns@ci.glendale.ca.us
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Contact Information
If you have questions about the inspection program, please contact John Brownell at (818) 548-3700.
For information regarding the code enforcement counterpart of this training iniaitive, visit Rental Housing Preservation Training.
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