Building security ordinance enforcement
Summary
Two ordinances now tighten rental housing standards — tougher certificate-of-habitability requirements with revocation power, and a new alternative security-compliance path for some redevelopment projects. Tenants in problem buildings should see stronger city enforcement.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Landlords face new compliance costs; the city gains enforcement leverage.
Tenants, who get safer and better-maintained housing.
Landlords who must meet the new habitability and security standards.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Municipal Council — June 17, 2026
Two ordinances now tighten rental housing standards — tougher certificate-of-habitability requirements with revocation power, and a new alternative security-compliance path for some redevelopment projects. Tenants in problem buildings should see stronger city enforcement.
Municipal Council — June 16, 2026
Buildings over 100 units still aren't meeting the security guard requirement — 103 Chancellor Avenue was called out for people sleeping and defecating in hallways. Councilman Ramos also wants a broader overhaul allowing police to impose extra conditions on problem property owners.
Municipal Council — May 19, 2026
Council wants real teeth in the certificate-of-habitability ordinance — $1,000-a-day fines for owners who hide who's responsible — and the same penalty for large buildings that skip required security.
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