Fresno City Council Votes on New Housing Inspection Rules

Fresno city leaders are set to vote on a change to local rules that would allow code enforcement officers to inspect private properties, like front porches or driveways, without a warrant. This move aims to address landlords evading fines for dilapidated housing by closing a legal loophole. The proposed amendment comes after a court ruling exposed issues with the existing code, which was too stringent, requiring warrants even for accessible areas like where a mail carrier goes. The change follows a south Tower District rental with numerous complaints, where an officer discovered twelve violations during visits with owner consent, but later entered through an open gate and door without checking in, leading to more citations. An appeals panel and a Fresno County judge ruled those follow-up checks violated city code, wiping out the final citation and hindering enforcement efforts. The proposed amendment, however, maintains Fourth Amendment protections while ensuring problematic properties are addressed, paving the way for more effective housing oversight.

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