A. Purpose. It is the purpose of the provisions of this article to provide a just, equitable and practical method, to be cumulative to and in addition to any other remedy available at law, to encourage compliance by landlords with respect to the maintenance and repair of residential buildings, structures, premises and portions thereof.
B. Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to all residential units in all existing buildings, structures, and premises which consist of or contain one or more rental units.
C. Role of Housing Code Advisory and Appeals Board. The housing code advisory and appeals board shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this article.
It shall have the authority to issue orders and promulgate policies, rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this article.
It may make such studies and investigations, conduct such hearings, and obtain such information as it deems necessary to promulgate, administer and enforce any regulation, rule or order adopted pursuant to this article.
D. Other Provisions of the City Code Unaffected Hereby. The provisions of this article shall not be deemed to repeal by implication any other provision of the Sacramento City Code and the adoption hereof shall not be deemed to affect or diminish the power or authority of an officer or employee of the city to condemn, demolish, or repair any building or structure erected or maintained in violation of any provision of said code. The application of the provisions of this article shall not be construed as constituting ownership, operation, or management by the city of any building.
E. Cumulative Nature of Remedies and Penalties. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies and penalties provided by this article are cumulative to each other and to any other remedies or penalties available under law. (Prior code § 49.14.1401)