section 17980

Citation: section 17980
Parent Document: City of Santa Monica v. Gonzalez, 182 P.3d 1027 (2008)
Jurisdiction: California (state)
Effective Date: 2008-05-19
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2567465/city-of-santa-monica-v-gonzalez/ ↗

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With regard to Gonzalez’s wish to repair the property and to continue living there with his family, we accept this was a legitimate factor for the trial court to consider. Nonetheless, we find this factor did not mandate judicial disapproval of the demolition alternative, especially in view of the economic information presented. Moreover, Gonzalez had a long and undisputed history of demonstrating he was unable or unwilling to maintain his property in a habitable condition, despite the various civil and criminal actions, contempt and probation violation hearings, and resulting jail terms. Thus, even if the property were rehabilitated and returned to Gonzalez’s control, the uncontroverted facts presented an overwhelming inference that Gonzalez did not have the economic means and the moral resolve to function as a responsible property owner so as to avoid once again endangering the health and safety of his family, potential tenants, and neighbors. 13

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