Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.410
Definitions (Oakland Rent Adjustment Program and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinances)
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"Disabled" means a person with a disability, as defined in Section 12955.3 of the Government Code. "Elderly" means a person sixty-two (62) years old or older. "Lower-income tenant household" means tenant households whose income is not more than that permitted for lower income households, as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5. "Minor child(ren)" means a person(s) who is eighteen (18) years or younger at the time the notice of withdrawal of accommodations is served on the program. "Owner" means an owner of record of the real property on which the rent units to be withdrawn are located. "Rent Adjustment Program" means the Rent Adjustment Program as that term is defined in O.M.C. 8.22.020 . "Tenant" means a tenant as that term is defined in O.M.C. 8.22.340 . "Unit or Rental Unit" means a Rental Unit as that term is defined in O.M.C. 8.22.340 with the exception of those units designated in Section 8.22.350 as exempt. "Withdrawal Notices" means those documents an owner is required to be filed with the Rent Adjustment Program pursuant to Paragraph 8.22.430A. "Withdrawn Unit" means a rental unit that has been withdrawn from the rental market in accordance with this O.M.C. 8.22.400 et seq.
Oakland Municipal Code § 8.22.410 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the city's rental withdrawal rules, including who qualifies as 'elderly' (age 62 or older), 'disabled,' or a member of a 'lower-income tenant household.' It also defines the roles of 'owner' and 'tenant,' the scope of covered rental units, and the paperwork known as 'Withdrawal Notices' that must be filed with the Rent Adjustment Program when a unit is removed from the rental market. These definitions set the boundaries for who and what is covered under Oakland's withdrawal regulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.22.410, property owners subject to Oakland's withdrawal process should be familiar with how terms like 'owner,' 'unit,' and 'Withdrawal Notices' are defined, since these definitions determine which properties and parties fall under the withdrawal rules. Operators generally confirm whether their rental units meet the definition of a covered 'Unit or Rental Unit' and ensure that required Withdrawal Notices are filed with the Rent Adjustment Program as specified in § 8.22.430A.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8.22.410 defines protected categories of tenants—including elderly, disabled, and lower-income households—that may carry additional significance under Oakland's rental withdrawal rules. Tenants who believe they fall into one of these categories can review how the definitions apply to their household and may contact the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what protections may be available to them.
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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