San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.151
Notices (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
Operative Text
The following notices are defined terms for purposes of this Chapter with the following meanings. A. "Informational Notice" shall have the meaning provided in Section 17.23.050.B. B. Notice of the Apartment Rent Ordinance" shall have the meaning provided in Section 17.23.050A. C. "Notice of Re-Rental" shall have the meaning provided in Section 17.23.600 . D. "Notice of Termination" means the notice informing a Tenant of the termination of its tenancy including but not limited to a notice to quit or vacate, a notice in accordance with California Civil Code Section 1946.1 or California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1162, as amended.
San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.151 establishes standardized definitions for four types of notices used throughout the Apartment Rent Ordinance: the Informational Notice, the Notice of the Apartment Rent Ordinance, the Notice of Re-Rental, and the Notice of Termination. The Notice of Termination is defined broadly to include any communication informing a tenant that their tenancy is ending, such as a notice to quit, a notice to vacate, or a notice issued under California Civil Code § 1946.1 or California Code of Civil Procedure § 1162.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17.23.151, compliant operators familiarize themselves with each defined notice type and use the correct form for the appropriate circumstance—particularly distinguishing between informational notices, re-rental notices, and termination notices. Using the wrong notice type or omitting a required notice can affect whether a landlord's action is considered valid under the Apartment Rent Ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17.23.151 defines the notices that landlords are required to use under San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance, and receiving the wrong type of notice—or no notice at all—may be relevant to a tenant's rights. Tenants who have questions about a notice they received can consult the San Jose Rent Program or a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how these defined notice types apply.
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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