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SEC. 161.355. REINSPECTION.
   (Repealed by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)
 
 
SEC. 161.356. SMALL OVERPAYMENTS AND UNDERPAYMENTS.
   (Added by Ord. No. 184,446, Eff. 9/28/16.)
 
   If a discrepancy exists between the amount of the fee paid and the amount due under the provisions of this Chapter that results in an underpayment or overpayment of $5.00 or less, the Department may accept and record such underpayment or overpayment without other notification to the property owner/landlord and shall reconcile such amounts in the next due bill.
 
 
 
DIVISION 4
AUTHORITY
 
(Title and Division Amended in Entirety by Ord. No. 173,011, Eff. 1/30/00.)
 
 
Section
161.400   Authority to Inspect.
161.401   Authority to Administer and Enforce.
161.402   [Uniform Housing Code Adopted.]
161.403   Representative of Superintendent of Building.
161.404   Enforcement Agency and Governing Board.
161.405   Authority to Seek Aid and Assistance.
161.406   Regulations.
161.407   Authorized Representative.
161.408   [Conflicting Provisions.]
161.409   Issuance and Service of Orders and Notices.
161.410   Arrest Authority.
 
 
SEC. 161.400. AUTHORITY TO INSPECT.
   (Added by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)
 
   A.   Inspection. The General Manager shall have the authority to conduct inspections of residential rental properties, buildings, units, and structures falling within the scope of this Article. Inspections may be periodic or complaint-based.
 
   B.   Re-inspections. The General Manager has the authority to conduct re-inspections after the compliance date stated in the notice and order to determine if the violation has been corrected. If the violation has not been corrected, the General Manager may schedule a General Manager’s hearing or take any other enforcement action deemed appropriate under Chapter XVI of this Code.
 
 
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.
 
 
SEC. 161.402. [UNIFORM HOUSING CODE ADOPTED.]
   (Added by Ord. No. 173,011, Eff. 1/30/00.)
 
   Section 201.3, 1997 Edition, of the Uniform Housing Code is hereby adopted by reference.
 
 
SEC. 161.403. REPRESENTATIVE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF BUILDING.
   (Title and Section amended by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)
 
   A.   The General Manager is hereby designated as an authorized representative of the Superintendent of Building of the Department of Building and Safety for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the following provisions:
 
   1.   Los Angeles Building Regulations (Chapter IX of 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 alterations, additions, or repairs.
 
   2.   Los Angeles Zoning Code (Article 2, Chapter I of this Code) Sections 12.21 A.1.(a), 12.21 A.4.(m), 12.21 A.8., and 12.21 C.1.(g).
 
 
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