Orinda, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.210
Notice of intent
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A notice of intent to convert shall be delivered to each tenant pursuant to Section 66452.9 of the Government Code. Evidence of receipt by each tenant of the notice at least sixty (60) days prior to filing the application to convert shall be provided to the Community Development Department. The form of the notice shall be as approved by the Community Development Department and contain the following additional information: A. Name and address of current owner; B. Name and address of the proposed subdivider; C. Date on which the tentative map application is expected to be filed; D. Approximate date on which the final map or parcel map is expected to be filed; E. Approximate date on which the unit is to be vacated by non-purchasing tenants; F. Tenant's right to purchase; G. Tenant's right of notification to vacate; H. Tenant's right of termination of lease; I. Statement of rent increase limitation; J. Provision for special cases; and K. Provision of moving expenses.
Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.210 establishes that when a property owner intends to convert a rental building to condominiums or another subdivided form, each tenant must receive a formal notice of intent at least 60 days before the conversion application is filed with the city. The notice must follow a format approved by the Community Development Department and include specific details such as the owner's identity, key projected dates, and a summary of tenant rights—including rights to purchase, notification, lease termination, and moving expense provisions. Proof that every tenant actually received this notice must be submitted to the Community Development Department along with the application.
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Under Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.210, operators planning a condominium conversion generally obtain the Community Development Department's approved notice form well in advance of any filing deadline. Compliant operators deliver the completed notice to each individual tenant and retain documented evidence of receipt—such as signed acknowledgments or certified mail confirmations—since that proof must accompany the conversion application. The notice itself must cover all required elements, including ownership information, projected filing and vacancy dates, and summaries of tenant rights related to purchase, lease termination, and moving expenses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.210 gives tenants the right to receive a formal, city-approved notice of intent to convert at least 60 days before a conversion application is filed, and that notice must spell out rights including the right to purchase the unit, the right to proper notification before vacating, lease termination rights, rent increase limitations, and moving expense provisions. If a tenant did not receive this notice within the required timeframe, or if the notice was missing required information, that gap may be relevant to the conversion process. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can contact the Orinda Community Development Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on how § 16.84.210 applies to their situation.
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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