San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.400
Fee - Rental unit (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
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The costs of providing services and administering this Chapter shall be reimbursed to the General Fund by imposition of a fee chargeable against each Rental Unit in the City of San José subject to the provisions of this Chapter. This is the fee previously codified in Section 17.23.480 and 17.23.490 pursuant to Ordinance No. 19696.
San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.400 establishes a fee that is charged against each rental unit covered by the city's rent regulation chapter, with the proceeds reimbursing the city's General Fund for the costs of running and administering the program. This fee was previously codified under different section numbers before being reorganized under the current chapter structure. The provision does not set a specific dollar amount but creates the legal basis for the fee's existence and collection.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17.23.400, property owners whose rental units fall within the scope of San Jose's rent regulation chapter are subject to a per-unit administrative fee tied to the city's cost of running the program. Operators who stay in compliance generally track fee notices issued by the city, pay the assessed amount by any applicable deadline, and maintain records of payment. Staying current with the San Jose Housing Department's communications is a common practice for keeping units in good standing under Chapter 17.23.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 17.23.400 is the provision that funds the administration of San Jose's rent regulation program, meaning the oversight and enforcement infrastructure that tenants may rely on is supported by these fees. Tenants in covered units can take note that this fee structure is what sustains the city's ability to administer Chapter 17.23 protections. If you have questions about whether your unit is covered or how the program operates, tenant-rights organizations and the San Jose Housing Department are general resources for understanding rights under this chapter.
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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