Notice and Order to Comply
Received a Notice And Order to Comply?
Multi-Unit Property
Over 48,000 cases are closed every year and over 190 new Orders to Comply are established every working day. As a result of SCEP, close to two-billion dollars has been reinvested by owners based from violation citations only. Legal multi-unit properties are subject to inspection on average every three to five years by the Los Angeles Housing Department.
Single Family Residence
As with all good landlord-tenant relationships, the city never falls short of exceptions. When tenant or neighbor expectations are continually ignored or not satisfied; phone calls are made, advocacy groups get involved and trouble begins. Whether or not it appears that their objective is retaliatory, an unplanned and sometimes unnecessary inspection usually results in a Notice / Order to Comply from the Los Angeles Building & Safety Department.
Resolve your Notice
Anyone cited With a Notice & Order to Comply could be put in REAP as early as 45 days from the date of the notice. The sooner each violation is cleared from your Notice / Order to Comply, the better off your unwanted engagement with the city will be.
- Avoid re-inspection fees or late penalties
- Reduce construction and demolition costs
- Prevent attorney fees or potential criminal prosecution
When you receive an Order To Comply (OTC) stating that your property violates Code, read the order carefully to identify which items:
- require a permit
- find contact information for the inspector or supervisor
- determine what fees may be applied and penalties if not paid on time
- determine appeal procedures
The current property owner is responsible for complying with the Order, even if previous owners or tenants have performed the un-permitted work or created the violation.