Orinda, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.220
New tenants
Operative Text
Beginning at a date not less than sixty (60) days prior to the filing of the tentative map, the subdivider or his or her agent shall give notice of such filing in the form outlined in Government Code Section 66452.8 (b) to each person applying after such date for rental of a unit prior to acceptance of any rent or deposit. If the subdivider or his or her agent fails to give notice pursuant to this section, the subdivider shall pay to each prospective tenant who becomes a tenant and who was entitled to such notice and who does not purchase his or her unit an amount equal to three times the monthly rent for moving expenses. This moving expense payment shall not be cumulative with payments specified in Section 16.84.380 (B).
Under Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.220, when a property is being converted to condominiums, a subdivider must notify prospective tenants about the pending tentative map filing before accepting any rent or deposit — and this notice obligation begins at least 60 days before the map is filed. If that required notice is not given, a prospective tenant who subsequently becomes a tenant, was entitled to the notice, and does not purchase their unit is owed a payment equal to three times the monthly rent to cover moving expenses. This moving expense remedy is not stackable with the payment described in Section 16.84.380(B).
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators overseeing a condominium conversion subject to Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.220 generally maintain a documented notice process that begins no later than 60 days before the tentative map is filed. Compliant subdividers deliver the Government Code Section 66452.8(b)-prescribed notice to every prospective tenant before collecting any rent or deposit, and they keep records confirming that notice was provided. Failure to follow this sequence exposes the subdivider to a mandatory moving-expense payment of three times the monthly rent for each qualifying tenant who does not ultimately purchase their unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Orinda Code of Ordinances ch. 16.84, art. 3 § 16.84.220, prospective tenants who apply for a rental unit during a condominium conversion process have a right to receive formal notice of the pending tentative map filing before any rent or deposit is accepted. If that notice was not provided and a tenant later moves out without purchasing their unit, the tenant may be entitled to a payment equal to three times the monthly rent for moving expenses. Tenants who believe this notice was withheld can document their rental timeline, review whether Section 16.84.380(B) payments are also involved, and consult a local tenant-rights organization or housing agency for guidance on available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
Rules and statutes cited by this regulation
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.