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Frequently Asked Questions


My car has been towed. Who do I call?    
The Chula Vista Police Department Vehicle Impound phone number is (619) 691-5137.    

I suspect my neighbor is dealing drugs. Who do I call?    
Contact the Chula Vista Police Department (619) at 691-5151. If you witness an emergency situation, call 9-1-1.    

I have a dispute with my landlord. Can you help me?    
The City Attorney's Office cannot represent private citizens, but you may find help as a tenant at the California Department of Consumer Affairs website.    

How can I obtain copy of a City ordinance?    
You may obtain copies of the City Ordinances and Municipal Code either by contacting the City Clerk's Office (619) 691-5041, or by checking the City Clerk's webpage.    

My neighbor parks cars on his lawn. To whom can I report this?    
Contact the City of Chula Vista Code Enforcement Section of the Planning and Building Department at (619) 691-5280.    

Does the City Attorney's Office represent private citizens?    
No. The City Attorney's Office does not represent individuals in private legal matters. Attorneys in the Office represent the City's elected officials, departments, and independent boards and commissions.    

How do I report a crime?    
All violations of law or court orders, and reporting of criminal activity must be made to a law enforcement agency, such as the Chula Vista Police Department at (619) 691-5151. For crimes in progress or an emergency, call 9-1-1.    

How do I sue the City?    
The City Attorney's Office cannot advise or represent you because it is the lawyer for the City (which you would be suing). Contact private legal counsel with your questions.    

My neighbor's property is an eyesore because it is strewn with trash and junk, because weeds are overgrown, or because it is badly in disrepair. To whom can I report this?    
Contact the City of Chula Vista Code Enforcement Section of the Planning and Building Department at (619) 691-5280.    

My neighbor has a tree in his yard with the branches growing over my yard. Can I cut the branches?    
This question involves a property dispute between neighbors. It is not regulated by City ordinance, and the City Attorney cannot advise or represent you. If the situation cannot be worked out informally or via mediation, you should contact private legal counsel with your concerns.    

What is the difference between the Chula Vista City Attorney's Office and the San Diego District Attorney's Office?    
The Chula Vista City Attorney's Office represents the City and its elected officials in all civil matters. In addition, the Office criminally prosecutes a limited number of Chula Vista Municipal Code violations. The San Diego District Attorney's Office, on the other hand, handles the rest of the criminal cases occuring within the City, including non-Municipal Code misdemeanors and all felonies.    

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