Oakley Municipal Code Art. 1 Purpose and Findings

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a proactive rental property inspection program to protect the public health, safety and welfare through the identification, prevention, and correction of substandard housing conditions that adversely affect the quality of life for residents living in and around rental dwelling units.

(Ord. 16-14, 10/14/2014)

The City Council hereby finds that this Chapter is necessary to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the community. Rental housing sometimes experiences a lack of adequate maintenance, or is allowed to create public nuisances, due to the fact that owners may not inspect the property often, may not make repairs or abate nuisances as necessary, or because tenants are not concerned with property conditions that may adversely affect property values. These regulations are also necessary to protect the right of tenants to safe and decent housing when the owner does not take reasonable steps to inspect, repair or maintain rental housing and to maintain the quality of life for residents of the surrounding neighborhood.