San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.600

Notices of termination of tenancy - Mandatory notice to city (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)

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San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.600
A. Copy of Notice of Termination to City. A copy of each and every Notice of Termination issued to a Tenant of a Rent Stabilized Unit shall be filed with the Director within three (3) days after the service thereof on the Tenant.
B. Supplement to Notice of Termination of Tenancy Filing. Until the Rent Stabilized Unit is first registered pursuant to the Regulations, the copy of the Notice of Termination provided to the Director, excluding copies of the Notice of Termination based on a three (3)-day notice to pay or quit, shall be accompanied by a "filing statement" from the Landlord or property manager, made under penalty of perjury, setting forth all of the following information in a form approved by the Director:
1. The amount of Rent that the Tenant Household being evicted is currently paying each month;
2. The date of the most recent Rent increase to the Tenant who has received the Notice of Termination;
3. The physical address of the Rent Stabilized Unit being vacated;
4. The names of the Tenants being evicted; and
5. Such other information as may be reasonably requested by the City.
C. Notice of Re-Rental to the City. Unless the Landlord is already obligated to re-register the Rent Stabilized Unit on vacancy or re-rental pursuant to the Regulations, once a Tenant Household has vacated a Rent Stabilized Unit, such Landlord shall be required to provide the Director with the following information in a form approved by the Director, subject to California Civil Code 1947.7, as amended:
1. The amount of Rent that the subsequent Tenant is actually paying each month; and
2. The physical address of the Rent Stabilized Unit; and
3. The name, of each subsequent Tenant; and
4. A copy of the written rental agreement (if any) between the Landlord and Tenant; and
5. The reason the prior Tenant vacated the Rent Stabilized Unit, if known; and
6. Such other information as may be reasonably requested by the City.
D. Use of Personal Information. Personally-identifying information about Tenants and Tenant Households received by the City pursuant to this Section shall be used for investigation and prosecution of violations of the Municipal Code or other applicable laws. Unless the City receives permission from such individuals, City staff shall not otherwise provide such information to third parties unless required to do so by law or court order. For so long as the City requires registry of rents and requires the Landlord to provide the name of present or former tenant, the following information, when required to be provided by and received from the Landlord is confidential and shall be treated as confidential information within the meaning of the Information Practices Act of 1977: the name of a present or former Tenant and any additional information provided concerning the Tenant.
E. Each Violation a Separate Violation. For purposes of assessing civil and criminal penalties, violations of the requirements set forth in this Section shall be considered separate violations of this Chapter.
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Plain English

San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.600 requires landlords to file a copy of every termination notice with the city's Director within three days of serving it on a tenant of a rent-stabilized unit. For units not yet registered under the program, most termination notices must be accompanied by a sworn filing statement disclosing rent amounts, the date of the last rent increase, the unit address, and tenant names. Once a tenant vacates, the landlord must also report re-rental details—including the new rent, new tenant's name, and a copy of any written rental agreement—and personal tenant information collected under this section is treated as confidential and used only for enforcement purposes.

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For Property Managers

Under § 17.23.600, compliant operators file a copy of each termination notice with the Director within three days of service and, for unregistered rent-stabilized units, attach a sworn filing statement covering current rent, the last rent increase date, the unit address, and tenant names. After a vacancy, landlords also submit re-rental information—including the new rent, new tenant name, and any written rental agreement—in a city-approved form. Because each filing requirement is treated as a separate violation for penalty purposes, operators generally maintain consistent internal procedures to track and meet all deadlines under this section.

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

For Tenants

Section 17.23.600 of the San Jose Municipal Code gives tenants of rent-stabilized units an indirect protection: their landlord is required to file termination notices with the city within three days of service, and personal information submitted under this section is treated as confidential and used only for enforcement of applicable laws. If a landlord fails to comply with these filing requirements, that failure may be relevant in a dispute over the validity of an eviction proceeding. Tenants who believe these requirements have not been followed can contact the San Jose Housing Department, raise the issue as a defense in an unlawful detainer proceeding, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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