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San Leandro, CA Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code
Property Maintenance Ordinance
Graffiti
Must be removed promptly
Fines
Escalating administrative
Liens
Abatement cost recovery
Vehicles
No inoperable in view

Summary

San Leandro Property Maintenance Ordinance prohibits blight conditions such as junk, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, and neglected structures.

22660. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a city, county, or city and county may adopt an ordinance establishing procedures for the abatement and removal, as public nuisances, of abandoned, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles or parts thereof from private or public property, and for the recovery, pursuant to Section 25845 or 38773.5 of the Government Code, or assumption by the local authority, of costs of administration and the removal. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 126, Sec.

Source: San Leandro Municipal CodeView official code

Full Breakdown

San Leandro Municipal Code authorizes Code Enforcement to abate blight including accumulated debris, broken windows, graffiti not removed within 10 days, overgrown weeds, and inoperable vehicles in public view. The city uses an administrative citation process with escalating fines and may record a lien against the property for abatement costs. Chronic nuisance properties can be declared a public nuisance.

Violations & Fines

Administrative fines start around 100 dollars and escalate. Abatement costs can be assessed as a lien against the property tax roll.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to fix a violation?
Most notices give 10 to 30 days depending on severity and health and safety impact.
Can the city clean up the property?
Yes, after notice and hearing the city may abate and assess costs as a property tax lien.

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