Perris, CA Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Complaint, staff discretion, or officer report
- Standard used
- Health & Safety Code § 17920.3
- Decision maker
- Building official, then board of zoning adjustment
- Outcome
- Repair, vacate, or demolition order
Summary
Perris's building official inspects any residential building suspected of being dangerous or substandard under Health & Safety Code § 17920.3, triggered by staff discretion, a filed complaint, or a city officer's report.
(a)The building official shall cause to be examined every building or structure for the purpose of determining whether or not it is a dangerous building or substandard residential building, as defined under Health and Safety Code § 17920.3 (Substandard building; conditions), within the meaning of this chapter in any of the following events:(1)Whenever the building official in his reasonable discretion shall determine that such inspection is necessary; (2)Whenever any person files with the building division a verified complaint...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 13).
Full Breakdown
Perris Municipal Code § 16.12.030 lets the building official inspect any building believed to be a dangerous building or 'substandard residential building' as defined by state Health and Safety Code § 17920.3, whenever the official deems it necessary, a resident files a verified complaint giving probable cause, or the police chief, public works director or another city officer or employee reports facts supporting probable cause. The official must then issue detailed written findings and an abatement, repair or demolition recommendation, kept on file for the property owner's review.
Violations & Fines
A building confirmed dangerous or substandard triggers a formal notice-and-hearing abatement process before the board of zoning adjustment; noncompliance can lead to city-ordered repair, demolition, or removal with costs assessed as a lien on the property.
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