SEC. 161.401. AUTHORITY TO ADMINISTER AND ENFORCE.

(Title and Section amended by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)

A. Laws, Regulations and Codes. The General Manager shall have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article, the State Housing Law (Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code), the State Housing Law Regulations (Sub-chapter 1, Chapter 1, Division 1, Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations), and this Code relating to the maintenance, sanitation, ventilation, use, occupancy, and habitability of existing residential rental properties, buildings, units, and structures falling within the scope of this Article, including enforcement of those requirements governing any alteration, addition, or repair.

B. Abatement Procedures. In addition to the abatement procedures set forth in the State Housing Law and State Housing Law Regulations, the General Manager shall have the authority to utilize the procedures in Divisions 81 and 89 of the Los Angeles Building Code ( Article 1, Chapter IX of this Code) to abate existing residential rental properties, buildings, units, and structures that have been determined to be a nuisance, hazardous, or substandard.