Monte Sereno, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.050
Notice to tenants
Operative Text
A. A written summary of an owner's obligation and tenant's rights under this chapter shall be attached to or included in any order to immediately vacate any unit or with any notice of violation and may be included with an enforcement action issued by the City. B. The owner shall deliver the summary of an owner's obligation and a tenant's rights under this chapter to tenants of all units subject to the enforcement action by personal delivery, or registered or certified mail within twenty-four (24) hours of the receipt by owner or owner's agent of the enforcement action, or the city or court order to vacate a unit. C. In addition to the notices provided for in subsections A and B of this Section, the City may post a copy of the summary of tenants' rights in a visible location on the building, property or unit subject to the notice of violation or city order to immediately vacate.
Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.050 establishes a notice framework designed to ensure tenants are informed of their rights whenever enforcement actions are taken against a rental property. When a city enforcement action, notice of violation, or order to vacate is issued, a written summary of owner obligations and tenant rights under Chapter 9.09 must accompany or follow that action. The City may also post this summary visibly on the affected building or unit, creating an additional layer of public notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.050, property owners who receive an enforcement action or order to vacate are generally expected to deliver the required written summary of owner obligations and tenant rights to all affected tenants within 24 hours of receipt. Compliant operators typically accomplish this delivery by personal service or via registered or certified mail, and they retain documentation of that delivery. Keeping a copy of the summary on hand and having a clear delivery process in place helps ensure the tight 24-hour window can be met promptly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.050 gives tenants the right to receive a written summary of their rights and the owner's obligations whenever an enforcement action, notice of violation, or order to vacate is issued affecting their unit. If a tenant does not receive this summary within 24 hours of the owner receiving the enforcement action, that gap may be relevant to any complaint or proceeding before the City. Tenants who believe this notice requirement has not been followed may consider contacting the City of Monte Sereno directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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