Housing: tenant protections: rent control.
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Overview
This bill amends California law to strengthen tenant protections by adding specific requirements for just cause evictions. It clarifies that housing built to replace a previously damaged unit subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 is exempt from certain eviction rules. The bill also incorporates changes from AB 1529, including expanded no-fault just cause reasons and increased relocation assistance for tenants. It specifically addresses situations where the owner intends to demolish or substantially remodel a property, outlining notification requirements and tenant rights.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that housing built to replace a previous unit subject to the Tenant Protection Act of 2019 is exempt from certain eviction rules.
- Expands the list of ‘just cause’ reasons for eviction to include intent to occupy the property by the owner or family members.
- Increases relocation assistance to one month’s rent for no-fault evictions.
- Requires owners to provide detailed notice when demolishing or substantially remodeling a property, including a timeline and potential re-renting options.
- Incorporates changes from AB 1529 regarding just cause and relocation assistance.
- Specifies requirements for notification to tenants regarding exemptions from rent control.
- Addresses situations where a tenant’s intended occupant fails to occupy the rental unit within 90 days.
- Defines ‘owner’ to include various entities with ownership interests in the property.
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