San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.030
Scope and application (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
Operative Text
Parts 1 through 9 of the Apartment Rent Ordinance apply to each Rent Stabilized Unit, as defined in Section 17.23.167 and, as applicable, to each Covered Property as defined in Section 17.23.123 .
San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.030 establishes which properties fall under the Apartment Rent Ordinance by tying its substantive rules—Parts 1 through 9—to two defined categories: 'Rent Stabilized Units' (defined at § 17.23.167) and 'Covered Properties' (defined at § 17.23.123). The ordinance's protections and requirements apply only to units and properties that meet those specific definitions. Whether a given unit or property is subject to the ordinance depends entirely on whether it qualifies under one or both of those definitions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in San Jose should determine whether their units qualify as Rent Stabilized Units under § 17.23.167 or as Covered Properties under § 17.23.123, since § 17.23.030 makes all of Parts 1 through 9 of the Apartment Rent Ordinance applicable to those categories. Compliant operators typically begin by confirming the classification status of each unit before applying rent-related policies or procedures. Keeping documentation of a property's classification status is a common practice among operators subject to the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 17.23.030, the full set of protections in the Apartment Rent Ordinance—Parts 1 through 9—extends to tenants living in units that qualify as Rent Stabilized Units or Covered Properties as defined in the ordinance. Tenants who believe their unit may fall under one of these categories can review the definitions at §§ 17.23.167 and 17.23.123, or reach out to the San Jose Rent Stabilization Program for general information about coverage. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand whether their unit's classification may be relevant to a housing concern they are experiencing.
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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