Monte Sereno, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.090
Additional relocation obligations
Operative Text
A. A displaced tenant and the owner may agree to alternatives to the relocation assistance required under this chapter only by a separate written agreement signed by the tenant and the owner which contains an acknowledgment by the tenant that the tenant has received a notice of the rights under this chapter and that the tenant understands those rights. B. The relocation assistance required by the owner under this chapter shall be a separate requirement and obligation provided to tenants in addition to any other assistance, refunds or payment available under any other provisions of this code or other applicable law. C. The relocation assistance required of the owner under this chapter shall not affect any rights of the owner under any other provisions of this code or other applicable law.
Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.090 establishes that the relocation assistance required under Chapter 9.09 is a floor, not a ceiling — it stacks on top of any other assistance, refunds, or payments a displaced tenant may be entitled to under other laws. Owners and tenants may agree to alternative arrangements, but only through a separate written agreement that confirms the tenant was informed of and understands their rights under the chapter. Importantly, an owner's obligation to provide relocation assistance does not diminish any other rights the owner holds under the code or applicable law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances ch. 9.09 § 9.09.090, compliant property owners treat the chapter's relocation assistance as an obligation that runs alongside — not instead of — any other payments or refunds owed under local or state law. If an owner and a displaced tenant wish to arrange an alternative to the standard relocation assistance, operators generally document that agreement in a separate written instrument that includes the tenant's signed acknowledgment of having received and understood their rights notice. Owners should also be aware that fulfilling this relocation obligation does not waive or limit any other rights they hold under the Monte Sereno Code or other applicable law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.09.090 of the Monte Sereno Code of Ordinances makes clear that relocation assistance under Chapter 9.09 is provided in addition to any other assistance, refunds, or payments you may be entitled to under other provisions of the code or applicable law — meaning multiple sources of relief can apply simultaneously. If an owner asks you to accept an alternative arrangement in place of the standard relocation assistance, that agreement must be in a separate written document that you sign and that confirms you received and understood a notice of your rights under the chapter; an informal or verbal substitution would not meet this standard. Tenants who believe their rights under § 9.09.090 have not been honored may consider contacting the City of Monte Sereno, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or seeking independent legal guidance to understand available 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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