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1. Can the City Attorney represent a Concord resident in a legal matter?

No. The City Attorney cannot provide legal advice or legal services to private citizens. The City Attorney represents the City Council and the City of Concord (including all departments) in legal matters. If you need individual advice or legal representation, please contact your own attorney.  Please view our legal resources page for more information.

2. Where can I file a small claims court action?

You may file a small claims court action in the Contra Costa County Superior Court. Information on how to file a small claims court matter can be found here.

3. How do I file a claim against the City of Concord?

Claim forms are available from the City Attorney’s Office: 1950 Parkside Drive, MS/08, Concord, California 94519; (925) 671-3160.

4. Once a claim is filed, what happens next?

The City Attorney’s Office begins our investigation after a claim is officially filed. Pursuant to the Government Code, we generally have 45 days to investigate a claim. A decision will be issued in writing.  Please see the Government Code Section 910, et al. for more information.

5. Where can I find a signed copy of an agreement, resolution, or ordinance?

The Office of the City Clerk maintains records of official documents. You may contact their Office at (925) 671-3390.

6. How do I obtain a copy of a Concord public record?

To review or receive a copy of a public record you must first make a request to the City Clerk’s Department or to the City Department that has the records you are requesting.  See the California Public Records Act for additional information. Gov't Code §§ 6250-6276.48.

7. Where can I find the Concord Municipal Code?

A link to the Concord Municipal Code can be found here.

8. How do I report a potential nuisance or code violation?

You may contact Code Enforcement at (925) 671-3075.

9. Which department handles issues related to traffic signals, stop signs, overflowing sewer lines, sidewalks, trees, and street maintenance?

All traffic signals and stop sign issues are handled by the Traffic Engineering and Transportation Planning Division of Community and Economic Development Department

Issues related to overflowing sewer lines, sidewalks, trees, and street maintenance are handled by the Public Works Department.

10. Does Concord have tenant protections such as rent control?

Concord has a mandatory rent stabilization ordinance, which landlords must participate in before rents can be increased over 10% in any year. You can find more information at this link.

The City regularly inspects multifamily rental units, information on that program is available at the following link.

Information on the City’s Bed Bug program is available at the following link.

Affordable Housing:  A list of income-restricted rental units and other housing assistance is available at the following link.

Concord has rules regarding mobilehome rents, which are available at the following link.

11. Does Concord handle questions relating to animals?

Please contact Contra Costa County’s Animal Services Department for questions relating to animals.

12. Where can I find more information about the Brown Act?

You can find more information about the Ralph M. Brown Act here.

13. Where can I find more information about the Government Claims Act?

You can find more information about the Government Claims Act here.

14. Where can I find more information about the Public Records Act?

You can find more information about the California Public Records Act here.