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The intended year-long Isla Vista rental inspection program has reached its halfway point. At last Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting, the Santa Barbara County Planning Department gave an update on the program’s progress.
The program’s goal is to proactively inspect houses in Isla Vista to ensure they are up to health and safety code. Normally, tenants have to file a formal complaint if they believe there is a violation…