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The Village at Diamond Bar (23601-23665 Golden Springs Drive)
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September 30, 2021 – Today, the City will be yellow- or red-tagging all 150 units of the two-story condominium complex known as The Village at Diamond Bar based on the findings of a
recent structural observation report. Chief among these findings are conditions that may pose a hazard to the building’s integrity such as deteriorating roof rafters, foundation damage,
and excessive drainage issues. The City will begin enforcement of the orders on these tags on Monday, October 18 which gives residents approximately 17 days to plan for a temporary
relocation.
Questions and Answers
YELLOW AND RED TAGS
Q. Why was my condominium tagged?
Last month, your HOA (Homeowners Association) hired an engineer to visually inspect the property and they found a number of issues that are a safety concern which they detail in a report.
The City’s building inspectors and code enforcement officers have been on site and reviewed the report and agree with the engineer’s recommendation of more thorough inspection and testing,
as well the installation of temporary roof supports.
Q. What do the different tag colors mean?
The tag colors rate occupancy risk, with yellow indicating medium risk and red indicating high risk. Regardless of tag color, the condominiums must be vacated in order to keep residents
out of harm’s way, and for the engineers and inspectors to safely assess and test all areas of concern, and determine what repairs are necessary.
Red-tagged units -- All of the second-floor units are red-tagged. Once vacated, residents may not re-enter red-tagged units until the City deems the units to be safe.
Yellow-tagged units – All of the first-floor units are yellow-tagged. Residents may only re-enter yellow-tagged to retrieve personal belongings.
TEMPORARY DISPLACEMENT
Q. Can I leave my condominium now?
You should collect essential personal belongings and vacate your condominium as soon as possible. The City will begin enforcement of the evacuation orders on Monday, October 18.
Q. Is there any financial assistance to help me with renting a new place?
If you are renting your condominium, you are entitled to relocation assistance Under California Health and Safety Code Sections 17975-17975.10. Get in touch with your landlord if they
have not already reached out. It is your responsibility to collect your relocation payment directly from your landlord. If they do not provide you with relocation assistance, you should
contact an attorney as soon as possible.
Q. I need help finding a place to rent.
The County of Los Angeles has a free online searchable database with listings for all types of rentals, including affordable and emergency https://housing.lacounty.gov/. If you need
help searching for listings, you can call (877-428-8844) Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dial 7-1-1 for TTY. If you are a Section 8 participant, you can contact the Los Angeles County
Development Authority at (626) 262-4511 to obtain a list of available rentals that match their rent range.
Q. When can I return to my condominium?
At this time, it is unknown when you will be allowed to return to your condominium. The engineer must first complete a thorough assessment of each building. The City, homeowners association
and condominium management company will keep owners and tenants apprised of the engineer’s findings. You should plan to reside in alternative housing for a minimum of several weeks.
LEGAL
Q. Can the City provide me legal assistance?
The City cannot provide legal advice to private individuals. The services of a licensed attorney at should be consulted for any legal questions or concerns. The State Bar of California
maintains a directory of Certified Lawyer Referral Services that are managed by a variety of associations, legal service programs, and other organizations. The directory is available
by visiting www.calbar.ca.gov/lrs or calling (866) 44-CA-LAW (866-442-2529). If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for free or low-cost services from legal aid groups that
include:
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
www.lafla.org
Asian Americans Advancing Justice
https://advancingjustice-la.org/
Bet Tzedek Legal Services
www.bettzedek.org
Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice
www.laclj.org
Los Angeles County Bar Association Projects
www.lacba.org
STAYING INFORMED
Q6. How can I get a copy of the engineer’s report?
All Diamond Bar Village Apartment tenants and property owners may request a copy of the engineer’s report by contacting the Association’s manager, Yvette Marie Allen, at DBV@avalonweb.com
or (951) 746-8519.
Q7. How can I stay informed?
The HOA will be sending updates to all condominium tenants and property owners through its mobile app, which is available for download on its website at www.DiamondBarVillageHoa.com.