Tenants in Riverside County can file habitability complaints with County Code Enforcement, the CA Department of Consumer Affairs, the CA Dept of Housing & Community Development (HCD), and Riverside Superior Court. AB 1482 just-cause eviction protection applies to most rentals built before 2008.
Tenants in unincorporated Riverside County have multiple channels for complaints. For habitability issues (heat, water, mold, pests), file with Riverside County Code Enforcement at rivcocob.org/code-enforcement or call Environmental Health (951-358-5172). Inspectors will contact the landlord and may issue Notice and Order to Repair. For unlawful rent increases under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act, Civ §1947.12), rentals not otherwise exempt are capped at 5% plus local CPI (max 10% per year). Just-cause eviction protections under Civ §1946.2 require listed 'at-fault' or 'no-fault' reasons, with relocation assistance for no-fault. Retaliation complaints under Civ §1942.5 go through Superior Court or through the CA Department of Real Estate for licensed property managers. CA Civil Rights Department (formerly DFEH) handles discrimination claims. The state's HCD oversees mobile home parks under MRL (Mobilehome Residency Law). Tenants may also qualify for free legal aid from Inland Counties Legal Services. Small claims court handles deposit disputes up to $12,500. Tenant-rights counseling through Fair Housing Council of Riverside County is available.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Riverside County code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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