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San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.1200

Title (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)

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San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.1200
This Part shall be known as the "Tenant Protection Ordinance."
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Plain English

Section 17.23.1200 of the San Jose Municipal Code establishes the official name of this set of local regulations: the "Tenant Protection Ordinance." This title serves as the formal shorthand by which the entire Part is referenced in legal, administrative, and public contexts. The name itself signals the ordinance's overarching purpose of providing protections within the landlord-tenant relationship in San Jose.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in San Jose should recognize that the rules governing their rental properties under this Part are formally titled the "Tenant Protection Ordinance" per § 17.23.1200. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the ordinance by its official name, as it may appear in notices, city communications, and legal documents. Knowing the correct title helps ensure that research, recordkeeping, and correspondence accurately reference the applicable local regulations.

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

For Tenants

Under § 17.23.1200 of the San Jose Municipal Code, the set of local rules that may protect you as a renter is officially called the "Tenant Protection Ordinance." When researching your rights, filing a complaint with a relevant city body, or consulting a tenant-rights organization, using this official title can help ensure you are referencing the correct local regulations. Understanding the formal name of the ordinance is a useful starting point for navigating the broader protections this Part may provide.

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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