SEC. 161.409. ISSUANCE AND SERVICE OF ORDERS AND NOTICES.

(Title and Section amended by Ord. No. 185,644, Eff. 7/6/18.)

A. Issuance of Orders. If, upon inspection, one or more violations of this Code is discovered, the General Manager shall cause to be issued a notice and order pursuant to this Article, except that, upon inspection, if the premises is declared substandard pursuant to the State Housing Law (Part 1.5 of Division 13 of the California Health and Safety Code), the General Manager shall cause to be issued a notice and order pursuant to the provisions of the State Housing Law.

B. Service on Property Owner/Landlord. Except as otherwise provided, any notice or order required to be served on the property owner/landlord under this Article shall be completed by either:

1. Personal service; or

2. Posting a copy of the notice or order in a conspicuous place on the property along with service by United States Mail, in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, addressed to the person to be notified at the address as listed in the last equalized assessment roll. Service by mail shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit in the mail.

C. Service on Tenant. Except as otherwise provided, any notice or order required to be served on the tenant under this Article shall be completed by either:

1. Personal service; or

2. Posting the notice or order in a conspicuous place on the property and on a prominent place on each affected unit; or

3. Posting a copy of the notice or order in a conspicuous place on the property along with service by United States mail, in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, to each affected residential unit. Service by mail shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit in the mail.