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Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.380

Non-waiverability (Oakland Rent Adjustment Program and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinances)

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Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.380
The provisions of this Chapter may not be waived, and any term of any lease, contract, or other agreement which purports to waive or limit a tenant's substantive or procedural rights under this ordinance are contrary to public policy, unenforceable, and void.
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Plain English

Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.380 establishes that the protections created by Oakland's just cause for eviction ordinance cannot be signed away. Any lease clause, contract term, or other agreement that attempts to strip or reduce a tenant's rights under this chapter is treated as contrary to public policy and has no legal effect. The rule applies regardless of whether a tenant agreed to such a term in writing.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 8.22.380, lease provisions that attempt to have tenants waive or limit their rights under Chapter 8.22 are automatically void and will not be enforced. Compliant operators generally review their lease templates to ensure no clause purports to disclaim or narrow tenant protections established by this ordinance. Relying on such a clause as a basis for any action would not provide a valid legal defense.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 8.22.380 means that even if your lease contains language suggesting you gave up rights under Oakland's Chapter 8.22, that language carries no legal weight. Tenants who encounter such clauses can raise the non-waiverability provision as a defense in eviction proceedings or other disputes. Tenant-rights organizations in Oakland can help you understand how this protection may apply to your lease.

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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