Tenants in Sonora can file building code complaints with the Community Development Department's code enforcement division (Tuesdays only). California Civil Code section 1942.5 protects tenants from retaliation for reporting code violations or habitability issues.
Tenants with building code or habitability complaints can file a code enforcement complaint with the Sonora Community Development Department. Code enforcement is staffed on Tuesdays. Complaint forms can be submitted by email or dropped off at City Hall at 94 N. Washington Street. California Civil Code section 1942.5 prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants who complain about habitability issues, report code violations to authorities, or exercise their legal rights. Retaliation includes rent increases, decreased services, or eviction within 180 days of the protected activity, which creates a rebuttable presumption of retaliation.
Landlord retaliation against tenants who report code violations is illegal under Civil Code section 1942.5, with damages available to the tenant.
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