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Section 1805

Citation
Section 1805
Parent Document
Sego v. Santa Monica Rent Control Board, 57 Cal. App. 4th 250 (1997)
Jurisdiction
California (state)
Effective Date
1997-08-22

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Pursuant to the Petris Act, the issue of “substantial compliance” only becomes relevant in determining whether or not a landlord may be assessed a penalty or sanction for noncompliance. (Civ. Code, § 1947.7, subd. (b).) Contrary to the Board’s assertions, the determination of substantial compliance is within the scope of the Petris Act, as the act is designed to limit penalties and sanctions against landlords acting in substantial compliance. Also, it is not a determination which must be resolved within the five days specified in the act. The five-day requirement applies to the requirement to *262