Is heating required in a rental unit?

Yes, the Uniform Housing Code requires heating facilities capable of maintaining a temp. of 70 degrees in all habitable rooms. The local Building Department must approve the devices or appliances.

If I notified my landlord about a leaking roof and the leak has not been fixed, can you help me?

Our department responds to health and safety code violations under provisions of the State Health and Safety Code. Our inspectors do not make the repairs but require the property owner take care of the health and safety code violations.

My landlord wants to evict me because I am withholding my rent. I am withholding my rent because my landlord won't fix the window. Can you help me?

Our department will respond to health and safety code violations but we do not get involved with tenant/landlord issues. If you need assistance in this area, contact Marin County Mediation Services at (415)473-7454.

My rental unit has lots of problems. I need an inspector to come and check them out. My landlord doesn't like me so I haven't told him about the problems. Can you send someone to check the apartment?

You must first report the problems you are having to your landlord to allow the property owner an opportunity to remedy the situation. If your landlord does not make the repairs, you may then call our office.  If you need assistance in tenant/landlord issues, contact Marin County Mediation services at (415)473-7454.

My neighborhood is infested with rats.  Does the county have a department I can call to get rid of the rats?

The Marin Sonoma Vector Control District can assist you. They can be reached at the Mosquito Abatement Office, 556 North McDowell Blvd., Petaluma   1-800-231-3236.

I need to have my water tested?  Can I bring a sample to your office?

No, we do not have equipment for testing. Contact your local water district office or Marin County Labs at (415)473-6849 for details.