Repeat housing code violators

Supported the repeat violators program with 30-day repair timelines and six-week reinspections; later urged budget funds for tenant relocation and eviction protection.

Leadership Council advocate who thanked the council, asked for repair timelines and reinspections, and requested $250,000 for tenant relocation and $500,000 for an eviction protection pilot.

A tenant whose code case CE 25-0180 was closed only after her eviction demanded a rental registry, inspections, and city-advanced relocation assistance.

Property manager who mostly supported the ordinance as smart targeting of bad actors, but suggested lowering the daily fine and raising the one-time fee.

Generally supported the ordinance but wanted explicit anti-retaliation rent-increase protections and a high initial penalty; also questioned whether tall dry grass should count as a safety issue.

Read a comment on behalf of a renter urging an emergency fund for tenants whose landlords refuse relocation assistance.

California Apartment Association rep supported the ordinance as written, citing Fresno's successful anti-slum team, and opposed adding more tenant provisions.

Shared her autoimmune disease and unsafe housing experience; urged $1,000/day fines, twelve-month retaliation protection, quarterly public housing quality reports and monthly landlord inspections.

Thanked the city attorney for the collaboration but asked for a twelve-month retaliation window and a right of first refusal so displaced tenants can return at their original rent.

Urged protections for small 'mom-and-pop' landlords from tenants who exploit the system, delay repairs, and game retaliation claims.