Montebello, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.70 § 9.70.040
Termination of Residential Tenancy
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No landlord may terminate a residential tenancy of a tenant occupying a rental unit, recover possession of a rental unit or otherwise endeavor to recover possession of a rental unit in the city unless the landlord can demonstrate all of the following: 1. The landlord served a written notice of termination on the tenant, in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1162, setting forth the reason for termination of the tenancy; and 2. The landlord has not accepted and will not accept rent or any other consideration in return for the continued use of the rental unit beyond the term of the terminated tenancy in compliance with California Civil Code sections 1945, 1946, and 1946.1; and 3. The landlord has submitted to the city of Montebello, c/o Housing Division, 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640 via certified mail return receipt requested within five calendar days after service on the tenant, a true and accurate copy of the notice of termination, with proof of such service on the tenant(s) attached. a. Evidence of proof of service may include receipt of delivery of the notice by the tenant or a sworn statement by the landlord executed under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that confirms service of the notice of termination to the tenant. b. Landlord shall maintain proof of service to the city as evidence that landlord has complied with this Subsection (3) of Section 9.70.040 .
Montebello Code of Ordinances ch. 9.70 § 9.70.040 establishes three conditions that must all be satisfied before a landlord can lawfully terminate a residential tenancy or recover possession of a rental unit. The landlord must serve a written termination notice on the tenant that states the reason for termination, must not accept rent or other consideration beyond the terminated tenancy period, and must mail a copy of that notice—along with proof of service—to the Montebello Housing Division within five calendar days of serving the tenant. Proof of service can take the form of a delivery receipt or a sworn statement by the landlord made under penalty of perjury.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Montebello Code of Ordinances ch. 9.70 § 9.70.040, compliant operators generally ensure that every termination notice is prepared in writing, states the specific reason for termination, and is served in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1162. Within five calendar days of serving the tenant, a landlord sends a certified-mail copy of the notice—with proof of service attached—to the City of Montebello Housing Division at 1600 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, CA 90640, and retains the certified-mail receipt as part of their records. Operators also take care not to accept rent or any other consideration for continued occupancy after the termination date, as doing so can undermine the validity of the termination under the same section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.70.040 of the Montebello Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to challenge a termination if the landlord has not met all three required conditions—proper written notice, no acceptance of rent beyond the termination date, and timely submission of the notice to the city. If a landlord accepts rent after purporting to terminate a tenancy, or fails to file the required copy with the Montebello Housing Division within five calendar days, those failures may be relevant to the validity of the termination. Tenants who believe these requirements have not been followed may contact the Montebello Housing Division, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or raise the landlord's non-compliance as a defense in any eviction proceeding.
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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