Cal. Civ. Code § 215.318
Agreement to supersede municipal or county ordinances — owners not required to request subsidies
Operative Text
1. The provisions of any agreement to grant additional subsidies to an owner shall supersede any municipal or county ordinance covering the same subject matter. 2. Nothing contained in sections 215.300 to 215.318 shall be construed to require an owner to enter into any agreements referred to in such sections or to accept subsidies set out in these sections.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318, when a housing authority or similar body enters into a subsidy agreement with a property owner, the terms of that agreement take precedence over any conflicting local municipal or county ordinance on the same subject. Separately, the statute makes clear that nothing in sections 215.300 through 215.318 compels a property owner to enter into such agreements or to accept any subsidies offered under those sections. Participation in these subsidy arrangements is therefore voluntary on the owner's part.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318 gives property owners in Missouri a meaningful choice: operators who do enter into subsidy agreements under sections 215.300–215.318 can rely on those agreements to govern over conflicting local ordinances on the same subject matter. Equally important, compliant operators understand that no provision in this statutory range obligates them to sign such agreements or accept any subsidy. Owners evaluating whether to participate in a subsidy program generally review the agreement's terms carefully, knowing that once signed, those terms carry preemptive weight over applicable municipal or county rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, Mo. Rev. Stat. § 215.318 is relevant because it shapes the regulatory framework that may apply to a subsidized property. When a landlord has voluntarily entered into a subsidy agreement under sections 215.300–215.318, the terms of that agreement—rather than a local municipal or county ordinance—may govern certain aspects of the tenancy on the same subject. Tenants who believe their housing situation is affected by such an agreement can seek information from a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to better understand which rules apply to their building.
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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