Tenants in Tuolumne County can file complaints about substandard conditions with Code Compliance at 209-533-6511. California law prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants who report habitability issues (Civil Code §1942.5).
Tenants in unincorporated Tuolumne County who experience substandard housing conditions can file complaints with the Community Development Department / Code Compliance at 209-533-6511 or codecompliance@co.tuolumne.ca.us. Complaints require the property address and description of the issue. Water and septic issues are handled by Environmental Health. California Civil Code §1942.5 prohibits landlord retaliation (eviction, rent increase, service reduction) against tenants who exercise their rights, including reporting habitability issues to authorities. Tenants can also contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs or seek legal assistance through the Central California Legal Services office.
Landlord retaliation: Civil Code §1942.5 violation — tenant can recover actual damages, punitive damages, and attorneys' fees.
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