Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.040
Moving Expenses
Operative Text
A. The owner shall pay to each household on or before the date the unit is vacated, the tenants of which voluntarily vacate prior to March 1, 1983, miscellaneous moving expenses in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus the total cost of moving by a professional, moving company selected by the owner, including packing and unpacking and full cost of transportation for moves within a forty mile radius of the apartment project. For moves in excess of a forty mile radius, the tenant shall receive the foregoing moving expenses except that the tenant shall reimburse the owner for mileage costs attributable to the distance in excess of forty miles. Tenants shall schedule moving dates with the moving company at least thirty (30) days prior to vacation of the unit. B. The owner shall pay to each household on or before the date the unit is vacated, the tenants of which vacate after March 1, 1983 the sum of $500.00 to cover moving expenses.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.040 establishes two tiers of moving-expense payments that property owners must make to displaced households. Tenants who voluntarily vacated before March 1, 1983 were entitled to $500 plus the full cost of professional moving services (including packing, unpacking, and transportation) within a 40-mile radius, with a partial reimbursement obligation for longer moves. Tenants who vacated after March 1, 1983 are entitled to a flat $500 payment to cover moving expenses, paid on or before the date the unit is vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 6.7 § 6.7.040, compliant operators generally ensure that the applicable moving-expense payment reaches each departing household no later than the date the unit is vacated. For the post-March 1, 1983 tier, that means having the $500 flat payment ready at or before move-out. Operators administering the pre-March 1983 provisions also coordinated with a professional moving company of their choosing and gave tenants at least 30 days to schedule their moving date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.7.040 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances gives tenants a right to receive moving-expense compensation from the property owner on or before the day they vacate. Tenants who vacated after March 1, 1983 are entitled to a $500 flat payment, while those who vacated earlier had broader entitlements including professional moving services. Tenants who believe this payment was not made as required may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review available complaint processes to understand how this provision could be raised.
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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