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City attorney, consultants and advocates highlight warrants and receivership as escalation tools for chronic code violators
Summary
At a Jan. 21 study session San Jose staff and outside speakers described the legal remedies available to escalate chronic code violations — from inspection warrants and injunctions to receivership — and indicated a desire to make escalation faster for high‑impact properties.
Vance Chang, representing the City Attorney's office, told the City Council on Jan. 21 that code enforcement frequently consults the City Attorney on difficult cases, especially those involving absentee or deceased owners or occupants with health or mental‑health challenges. Chang said two legal thresholds guide action: having evidence to support a violation (including seeking a warrant when entry is refused) and protecting due process when imposing fines or penalties.
"This means that the property owners must be given proper notice of the…
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