Orinda, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.230
Right to purchase
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Pursuant to Government Code Section 66427.1 (d), any present tenant shall be given notice of an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit or, at the tenant's request, any other vacated unit upon the same terms and conditions that such unit will be initially offered to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant.
Under Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.230, when a residential property undergoes conversion to condominiums or a similar subdivision process, existing tenants must be given an exclusive right to purchase their own unit—or, if they prefer, another vacated unit—before those units are offered to the general public. The terms offered to the tenant must be at least as favorable as the terms that will be presented to outside buyers, or even more favorable. This rule is grounded in California Government Code Section 66427.1(d) and is designed to give current occupants a first-mover advantage in the purchase process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers navigating a condominium conversion in Orinda should be aware that § 16.84.230 requires formal written notice to each present tenant of their exclusive right to purchase before any unit is marketed to the public. Compliant operators document the terms being offered to the general public and ensure that the terms extended to tenants are identical or more favorable. Maintaining clear records of when and how each tenant was notified—and what purchase terms were disclosed—supports a defensible compliance posture under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 16.84.230 of the Orinda Code of Ordinances gives you, as a current tenant, an exclusive right to be the first offered the chance to buy your unit—or another vacated unit—if the property undergoes a conversion process. The price and conditions offered to you must be no worse than what the general public will see, and the landlord may offer you even better terms. If you believe this notice was not properly provided, you may consider raising the omission with the Orinda city government, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether the violation can be raised as a defense or claim in any related legal 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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