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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 3Ch. 8Art. 3.5§ 2857 Pest Nuisance Notification Authority

§ 2857 Pest Nuisance Notification Authority

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§ 2857 Pest Nuisance Notification Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •If there's something annoying or harmful (like pests) on someone's property that can spread to nearby areas, the local board can tell the owner about it.
  • •The board must send a written notice to the owner or the person taking care of the property.
  • •The notice must follow the rules set in Section 2858.

Example

Your neighbor has a lot of rats in their yard, and those rats are starting to come into your yard and house.

The local board can send your neighbor a written notice telling them about the rat problem and asking them to fix it. The notice has to follow certain rules to be valid.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 2857 Pest Nuisance Notification Authority

Whenever a nuisance exists upon any property, either in the district or in territory not in the district but so situated with respect to the district that pests from the territory migrate into, or otherwise encroach upon, the district, the district board may notify in writing the owner or party in possession, or the agent of either, of the existence of the nuisance. The contents of the written notice shall conform to the requirements of Section 2858. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 911, Sec. 51. Effective September 7, 1984.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nuisancepossessionpropertyeffective septemberexistence

Related Statutes

  • § 2864 Nuisance Abatement Cost Lien
  • § 2861 Nuisance Compliance Hearing Process
  • § 2860 Service By Posting Notice
  • § 2862 Nuisance Abatement Authority
  • § 2864.7 Lien Addition To Tax Bill

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 2857.
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