Rental Inspection Ordinance Approved by Clearlake City Council

The Clearlake City Council unanimously approved a new rental inspection ordinance to improve renter conditions, prompted by a 2019 carbon monoxide incident. The updated ordinance, revised over six months with Realtor input, shifts inspection authority to the building department, includes phased inspections, self-certification, and clarifies responsibilities. The council voted 5-0 to approve, with a promise to review it in 6-12 months.