19.40.110 Chapter 18 of the Berkeley Housing Code.

Chapter 18

RECOVERY OF COSTS FOR HOUSING CODE ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

Section 1801 (a) The City Council may by resolution establish fees for the enforcement and administration of the Berkeley Housing Code.

(b) Any fees established pursuant to this section which are more than 30 days delinquent shall constitute an assessment against the property. Such delinquent fees shall be a lien on the property. The City Manager or his/her designee shall notify the owner of the affected house or apartment house not less than 30 days prior to notifying the county that a lien will be placed on the property, and shall state the amount then owed. If full payment is not received within 30 days after said notice, the City Manager or his/her designee shall take whatever action is required for the amount due to be included in the next property tax bill assessment for the property.

(c) Any person violating any provision or failing to comply with any of the requirements of the Berkeley Housing Code shall be deemed guilty of an infraction as set forth in Chapter 1.20 of the Berkeley Municipal Code. (Ord. 6761-NS § 3 (part), 2003)