Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.010
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The City Council hereby finds that there presently exists in the City of Westlake Village a critical shortage of rental housing. Due to this shortage which creates an extremely low vacancy rate, adequate safe and decent rental housing is extremely difficult to find within the City. This shortage is aggravated by the conversion of existing rental housing to condominiums, resulting in displacement of the decreased housing opportunities for existing tenants, particularly those in low to moderate income categories, senior citizens and the handicapped. Such conditions have a detrimental effect on the lives of a considerable number of residents of the City. The provisions of this chapter are intended to protect tenants from the harsh results of sudden conversions while assuring owners of rental properties the opportunity to convert rental housing to condominiums.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.010 sets out the legislative findings that underpin the city's condominium-conversion regulations. The City Council formally recognized that a critical rental housing shortage, combined with low vacancy rates, was causing hardship—especially for low- to moderate-income residents, seniors, and people with disabilities. The chapter's rules are designed to balance tenant protections against sudden displacement with property owners' ability to convert rental units to condominiums.
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Under ch. 6.7 § 6.7.010, the City Council established the policy rationale that shapes all subsequent condominium-conversion requirements in Westlake Village. Operators who understand this foundational finding generally approach conversion planning with awareness that the chapter's rules are specifically aimed at protecting vulnerable tenant populations. Familiarity with these stated purposes helps property owners anticipate how later provisions in ch. 6.7 are likely to be interpreted and applied.
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Section 6.7.010 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances documents the City Council's recognition that rental housing shortages and condominium conversions can cause serious harm to tenants—particularly those with low to moderate incomes, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. This findings section establishes the protective intent behind the entire chapter, which tenants may reference when asserting rights under later provisions of ch. 6.7. Tenants who believe a conversion is affecting their housing situation may wish to review the full chapter and consult a local tenant-rights organization for general information about available protections.
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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