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What are some of the common housing code violations?

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What are some of the common housing code violations?

Housing code violations will vary between cities, counties and states. However, something to consider is that, for example, in California, housing code violations refer to plumbing systems that don't work, electrical systems or wiring that is faulty, not providing heat or hot water, or allowing vermin and rodents and cockroaches to roam around freely.

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