Monte Sereno, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.020
Displacement
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A tenant is displaced for the purposes of this chapter if a unit must be vacated as provided in this section. A. Following an enforcement action and either: 1. The owner or owner's agent requests the vacation because the unit is being rehabilitated to bring it into compliance with the provisions of this code following the receipt by the owner or owner's agents of a notice of violation; or 2. The unit is being rehabilitated to bring it into compliance with the provisions of this code cited in a notice of violation because substandard conditions interfere with the habitability of the unit and the City determines that the substandard condition affects the health and safety of the tenant; or 3. Because the unit or building which contains the unit has been ordered vacated either by the city or a court order due to the substandard condition of the unit or the unlawful existence, use or occupancy of the unit under state law or city code.
Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.020 defines when a tenant is considered 'displaced' under the chapter's protections. Displacement occurs when a rental unit must be vacated following an enforcement action, specifically when the unit is being rehabilitated to correct code violations, when substandard conditions threaten tenant health and safety and the City makes that determination, or when the unit or building has been ordered vacated by the city or a court. This definition sets the threshold for which tenants may be entitled to protections or remedies provided elsewhere in Chapter 9.09.
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Under Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.020, a displacement event is triggered when an owner requests vacation for rehabilitation following a notice of violation, when the City determines substandard conditions affect tenant health and safety, or when a vacate order is issued by the city or a court. Operators who receive a notice of violation or a vacate order should be aware that these circumstances formally activate the displacement provisions of Chapter 9.09, which may carry additional obligations. Maintaining units in compliance with city code and state habitability standards is the general practice that reduces the likelihood of triggering a displacement determination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.020 establishes that a tenant is legally 'displaced' when they must vacate due to code-violation rehabilitation, a City finding that substandard conditions threaten health and safety, or a city or court vacate order. Tenants who are asked or required to leave under any of these circumstances may have rights under the broader Chapter 9.09 framework, and confirming whether a formal displacement determination has been made can be an important step. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can help clarify what protections may apply once a displacement under this section is established.
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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