San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.570
Administrative citations; injunctive relief (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
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A. The Director may enforce the rights and responsibilities created by this Chapter 17.23 and the Regulations, including issuance of an administrative citation in accordance with Chapter 1.15 of the San José Municipal Code. B. The City Attorney may seek injunctive relief to restrain or enjoin any violation of this Chapter or the Regulations.
San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.570 establishes two city-level enforcement tools for the rent regulations chapter: the Director may issue administrative citations under the city's general citation procedures, and the City Attorney may pursue court-ordered injunctive relief to stop ongoing violations. These mechanisms give the city independent authority to act against non-compliance, separate from any complaint a tenant or landlord might file privately.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17.23.570, property owners and managers should be aware that the Director holds authority to issue administrative citations for violations of Chapter 17.23 and its accompanying regulations, and that the City Attorney can seek a court injunction to halt continuing non-compliance. Operators who maintain accurate records, follow required notice procedures, and adhere to rent increase limits are generally better positioned to avoid triggering these enforcement mechanisms.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 17.23.570 means that tenants are not the only ones who can act on violations of San Jose's rent regulations — the city itself, through the Director and the City Attorney, can issue citations or seek court orders against non-compliant landlords. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may report it to the city's Housing Department, and tenant-rights organizations in San Jose can help explain how this enforcement process works alongside other available options.
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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