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Pasadena City Occupancy Requirements - What you need to know when you MOVE!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. BRE# 000872112

home inspectorDo you have a rental property in Pasadena, CA where the tenant moved out and you're getting to ready to lease it again? 

Are you in the process of selling your home or condo?

Did you know that if you own the property in Pasadena, CA, you have to comply with the city ordinance requiring an occupancy inspection?

 

 

 

 

 

Here's what the City of Pasadena says:

Occupancy Inspection Program

The Occupancy Inspection Program is designed to ensure the quality and maintenance of the City's single family homes, duplexes, and condominiums. This is achieved by conducting inspections of these dwelling units at the time of sale or change of occupancy. If, at the time of inspection, a dwelling unit is found to be in violation of the Housing Code, the property owner is notified of the violations and given a reasonable time to correct them. Upon correction of the violations, a Certificate of Occupancy is issued and remains valid until the dwelling unit is again sold or rented.

Typical items checked during an Occupancy Inspection include the electrical, plumbing, and heating systems, structural hazards, and other health and safety items. In addition, Zoning concerns such as illegal building additions and the conversion of garages, attics, and basements to dwelling spaces are also checked.

The Occupancy Inspection Program is administered by the Code Compliance Section of the Planning and Development Department, located in the Pasadena Permit Center at 175 N. Garfield Ave.

Application and fee schedule are available at:

Permit Center
Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Avenue
1st Floor, Window #1

For further information, please call (626) 744-4633

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Ana Connell
G & C Properties - Burbank, CA
Burbank Real Estate Agent
Great information Irina!  I did not know this!
Sep 25, 2007 05:00 PM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate
Ana, Pasadena has very specific ordinances that need to be followed.  Thanks for visiting!
Sep 25, 2007 05:24 PM
Mana Tulberg
805 County Real Estate - Camarillo, CA
Real Estate Agent - Camarillo CA
Irina, It's about time. Some rental properties can be in very poor condition.
Sep 26, 2007 03:44 AM
Faina Sechzer
Henderson-Sotheby's International Realty - Princeton, NJ
Real Estate Expert - Princeton, Montgomery ,Hopewell, NJ
Irina -great information for your readers, giving them insight and setting the expectations for sellers, landlords and tenants. 
Sep 26, 2007 10:39 AM
Irina Netchaev
Pasadena Views Real Estate Team, Inc. - Pasadena, CA
Pasadena CA Real Estate
Faina, thanks!!! I'll be on vacation for a few weeks, but when I come back I'd love to touch base and get to know you a bit better.  Talk with you soon!
Sep 26, 2007 01:08 PM
Diane Aurit
LKN Realty, LLC - Mooresville, NC
Lake Norman Real Estate
Irina, I just found this post and had to laugh...while in Pasadena I was on the Code Enforcement Commission and was the liaison for PFAR for any code/ city occ issues.  I got in the middle of some interesting debates between the agents and the city.  Overall, I did love the program and it was fun being the go-to person for Realtors and working on the ordinances etc.  I wonder who does that now?  Great information for your clients!
Oct 30, 2007 02:35 AM