City of Santa Rosa - Board of Building Regulations Appeals - July 15, 2026, Meeting

The City of Santa Rosa Board of Building Regulations Appeals convened on July 15, 2026, to hear an appeal regarding a notice to vacate issued for substandard living conditions at 2371 Corby Avenue, unit 15. The city code enforcement officer presented evidence of multiple health and safety violations, including inoperable heating, cockroach and rat infestations, mold, and excessive moisture, which led to the issuance of the notice and eligibility for tenant relocation benefits. The property owner and his legal representative contested the findings, arguing that tenant behavior substantially contributed to the conditions and disputed the landlord's liability for relocation benefits. They also detailed remediation efforts and tenant relocation offers that were initially refused. The board discussed the legal standards for issuing such notices and the eligibility for relocation benefits, noting the potential to uphold the notice while denying relocation payments. The relocation benefits in question were approximately $5,000, equivalent to two months' rent. No final vote or decision was recorded in the transcript provided.