Oakland Mun. Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.910
Purpose (Oakland Rent Adjustment Program and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinances)
Operative Text
The purpose of this Chapter is to redress the severe housing crisis in Oakland by ensuring that all persons with the ability to pay for housing are considered for housing, regardless of whether they receive a housing subsidy or housing assistance of any kind.
Oakland Municipal Code Chapter 8.22 § 8.22.910 establishes the overarching goal of the chapter: to address Oakland's housing crisis by requiring that prospective tenants who receive housing subsidies or assistance be evaluated for housing on the same basis as those who do not. The provision signals that source of income—such as a housing voucher—cannot be used as an automatic disqualifier. It sets the policy foundation that the more specific rules in the chapter are designed to carry out.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.22.910, the stated purpose of Chapter 8.22 is to ensure that applicants receiving housing subsidies are considered alongside all other qualified applicants. Compliant operators generally review all applicants based on their ability to pay rather than the type of payment source they present. Familiarity with this foundational purpose helps property owners and managers understand the intent behind the chapter's more specific requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.22.910 articulates that Chapter 8.22 exists to protect people who rely on housing subsidies or assistance from being excluded during the rental application process. Tenants who believe they were screened out solely because of a housing voucher or similar subsidy may have grounds to raise a violation under this chapter. Oakland's rent program or a local tenant-rights organization can be a starting point for understanding what remedies the chapter provides.
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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