San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.170
Section (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
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"Section" means a numbered section in Municipal Code Chapter 17.23 unless otherwise indicated.
San Jose Municipal Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.170 establishes that the word 'section,' when used throughout Chapter 17.23, refers to a numbered section within that same chapter unless the text explicitly states otherwise. This is a definitional rule that shapes how the rest of the chapter's provisions are read and interpreted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17.23.170, references to a 'section' in Chapter 17.23 point to numbered provisions within that chapter, so operators reading compliance requirements should understand cross-references accordingly. Familiarity with this definitional baseline helps property managers correctly interpret obligations and procedures set out elsewhere in Chapter 17.23.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17.23.170 clarifies that any mention of a 'section' in Chapter 17.23 means a numbered provision within that chapter, which affects how tenant rights and landlord obligations described throughout the chapter are cross-referenced. Tenants who encounter references to other 'sections' while reviewing their rights under Chapter 17.23 can use this definition to locate the correct provisions, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain how those provisions apply generally.
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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