San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.155
Operating expenses (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
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"Operating Expenses" shall have the meaning provided in Section 17.23.820.C.
San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.155 establishes that the term "Operating Expenses" does not carry an independent definition within this section but instead draws its meaning entirely from Section 17.23.820.C. This cross-reference structure means that whenever "Operating Expenses" appears throughout Chapter 17.23, its scope and boundaries are governed by that separate definitional provision. The rule effectively directs readers to another part of the code to understand what costs qualify under this term.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.155, property owners and managers working with rent regulation calculations should look to Section 17.23.820.C to determine which costs properly fall within "Operating Expenses." Compliant operators generally ensure that any expense they categorize under this term aligns with the definition set out in that cross-referenced section. Maintaining clear records that map actual costs to the criteria in Section 17.23.820.C is a practice commonly associated with accurate rent adjustment filings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.155 signals that any landlord claim or calculation involving "Operating Expenses" must be grounded in the definition found at Section 17.23.820.C, not a broader or self-defined interpretation. Tenants who encounter operating expense figures in rent adjustment proceedings can look to that cross-referenced section to understand what costs are and are not permitted to be included. Tenant-rights organizations and the San Jose Rent Stabilization Program office can be resources for understanding how this definitional provision applies in rent board proceedings.
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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