Tag: Code Compliance

  • Audit Details Little Accountability for Dangerous Housing Conditions

    Sherry Godat reveals a plywood board in her window frame Nov. 20, 2014. Bankim Shah promised to replace the missing window before she moved in. A friend installed the plywood after months passed with no repairs. | Photo Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks An audit of San Diego’s Code…

  • Socialist Coalition Rallies For Rent Control in City Heights

    By Brian Myers Activists under the banner of the San Diego Socialist Campaign rallied in ‪‎City Heights‬ Aug. 22 for rent control, more affordable housing options and protection from vermin, mold and other poor housing conditions. Earlier in the week, the San Diego City Council declared a state of emergency due to a lack of…

  • City Improves Language Access for Renters Seeking Help With Problem Landlords

    Abraham Rojas points to a non-functioning wall heater in his apartment in December 2014. Rojas and his wife sought help for this and other problems from a tenants rights attorney, in part because a language barrier kept them from getting adequate service from city inspectors. | Photo Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego…

  • Mayor Pledges More Funds to Help Tenants

    City Inspectors to Get Certified to Handle Infestations Sherry Godat reveals a plywood board in her window frame Nov. 20, 2014. Bankim Shah promised to replace the missing window before she moved in. A friend installed the plywood after months passed with no repairs. | Photo Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By…

  • Whack-A-Mole City Enforcement Keeps Problem Landlords In Business

    The city’s code compliance team knocks out thousands of isolated complaints a year, but does little to hold repeat offenders accountable. Residents and city staff have lodged complaints against one landlord for years, but roaches and mold still fester in his apartments. | Video Credit: Brian Myers, Media Arts Center San Diego By Megan Burks…