Montebello, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.70 § 9.70.050
Proof of Compliance
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The city will accept copies of all notices of termination received in accordance with Section 9.70.040 and, upon written request of a tenant who verifies residency in the rental unit that is the subject of the notice of termination, and/or upon the written request of the landlord who submitted the notice of termination, will endeavor to provide confirmation to the requesting party that such notice of termination was received; however, the city assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in its response, and the city's response or lack thereof shall in no way create a city duty, impose an obligation on the city with respect to the requirements of this chapter, or otherwise lead to legal or equitable liability on behalf of the city.
Under Montebello Code of Ordinances ch. 9.70 § 9.70.050, the city accepts copies of termination notices submitted under Section 9.70.040 and will try to confirm receipt of those notices when asked in writing by either a qualifying tenant or the landlord who filed the notice. The city's confirmation is offered as a courtesy only — it does not create any legal duty or liability for the city, and errors or omissions in the city's response carry no legal consequence. This provision essentially establishes a voluntary record-keeping acknowledgment process without making the city a guarantor of compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9.70.050, landlords who submit termination notices pursuant to Section 9.70.040 may request written confirmation from the city that the notice was received, which can serve as a useful internal record of compliance. Compliant operators generally retain their own copies of submitted notices and any city confirmation responses as part of their documentation practices, since the city expressly disclaims responsibility for errors or omissions in its replies. Because the city's response — or lack of one — does not itself determine whether a landlord has met the chapter's requirements, maintaining independent proof of submission is a common practice among property managers operating under ch. 9.70.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9.70.050 gives tenants who can verify residency in the affected rental unit the right to submit a written request to the city asking for confirmation that a termination notice was received under Section 9.70.040. This confirmation can be a useful piece of documentation when a tenant wants to understand whether a notice was properly filed with the city. Because the city's response carries no legal weight regarding the landlord's underlying compliance obligations, tenants who have questions about the validity of a termination notice may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full requirements of ch. 9.70.
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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