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San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.165

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

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Operative Text

San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.165
"Regulations" means the regulations adopted by the City Council or pursuant to Section 17.23.040 .
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Plain English

Under San José Municipal Code § 17.23.165, the term 'Regulations' refers specifically to rules adopted either directly by the City Council or through the authority granted by Section 17.23.040 of the same chapter. This definition establishes the formal scope of what counts as binding regulatory guidance under the city's rent ordinance framework.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating under San José's rent ordinance should recognize that any rules carrying the weight of 'Regulations' under § 17.23.165 originate from the City Council or are issued pursuant to Section 17.23.040. Compliant operators generally stay current with both City Council actions and any rules issued under that delegated authority, since both sources carry equal definitional weight under this provision.

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

For Tenants

Under § 17.23.165, tenants can look to both City Council-adopted rules and those issued under Section 17.23.040 as the authoritative 'Regulations' governing their tenancy. If a dispute arises over whether a particular rule applies, tenants may raise this definitional provision before the San José rent board or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand which rules carry binding effect.

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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