(a) Requirement for Completion of Improvements. When improvements to housing (new or existing) associated with reasonable accommodation are a condition of approval, such work shall be completed prior to building permit sign-off or certificate of occupancy. If this has not occurred, and a disabled person is waiting to occupy the housing unit, a notice will be issued by the Development Services Department. The notice shall particularly specify the work required to be done and shall state that if the work is not commenced within five (5) days after the receipt of such notice and diligently and without interruption prosecuted to completion, the City shall cause such work to be done, in which case the cost of expense of such work, including incidental expenses incurred by the City, will be assessed against the property or against each separate lot and become a lien upon the property.
(b) Complaints. A disabled tenant or prospective tenant who believes they are a victim of discrimination may lodge a complaint in the following ways:
(1) Contact the Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission.
(2) Contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH). DFEH is the state agency authorized to investigate housing discrimination complaints and enforce state fair housing laws.
(3) Contact the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD is the federal agency authorized to investigate housing discrimination complaints and enforce federal fair housing laws.
(4) File a private lawsuit in state or federal court.
[Ord. No. 623, Section 4, 4/27/22.]