Section 52000 Of Chapter 1. Legislative Findings And Declarations From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 31. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 1.
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. The Legislature finds and declares that the subject of
housing is of vital importance to the health, safety, and welfare of
the residents of this state, for the following reasons:
(a) Decent housing is an essential motivating force in helping
people achieve self-fulfillment in a free and democratic society.
(b) Unsanitary, unsafe, overcrowded, or congested dwelling
accommodations constitute conditions which cause an increase in and
spread of, disease and crime.
(c) A healthy housing market is one in which residents of this
state have a choice of housing opportunities and one in which the
housing consumer may effectively choose within the free marketplace.