San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.176
Tenant household (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
Operative Text
"Tenant Household" means all Tenant(s) who occupy any individual Rental Unit, and each minor child of any Tenant whose primary residence is the Rental Unit.
Under San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.176, a 'Tenant Household' is defined to include all tenants who live in a given rental unit together with any minor children of those tenants for whom that unit serves as their primary home. This definition determines who counts as part of the household for purposes of the broader rent regulation framework. It does not extend to adult children or other occupants who are not named tenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 17.23.176 establishes which individuals are counted as part of a Tenant Household, a classification that can affect how landlords apply other provisions of Chapter 17.23. Compliant operators generally keep accurate records of named tenants and their minor children who primarily reside in each unit. Understanding this definition helps property managers correctly identify the household when evaluating rights and obligations under the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 17.23.176, you and your minor children who primarily live in your rental unit are collectively recognized as the Tenant Household, which can affect protections available to you under Chapter 17.23. If you believe your household has been incorrectly defined in a way that affects your rights, tenant-rights organizations in San Jose can help you understand how this definition applies. You may also be able to raise a misclassification of your household as a relevant issue before the City's rent board or in other available 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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