Perris, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.030
Translation of just cause notice
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Consistent with California Civil Code section 1632, referencing the lease of residential real property, any notice terminating a tenancy for just cause must also include a complete and accurate translation of that notice in the same language used in negotiating the lease terms and conditions. Failure to provide the required translation renders the termination notice legally defective and void.
Under Perris Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.030, any just-cause termination notice served on a residential tenant must be accompanied by a full, accurate translation of that notice written in whatever language was used when the lease was negotiated. This requirement mirrors California Civil Code section 1632. A termination notice that omits the required translation is treated as legally defective and has no legal effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Perris Code of Ordinances ch. 21.02 § 21.02.030 places a clear documentation obligation on residential property owners and managers: when a lease was negotiated in a language other than English, any just-cause termination notice must be paired with a complete and accurate translation in that same language. Compliant operators typically identify the negotiating language at the time the lease is signed and retain qualified translators so that any future notices can be prepared correctly. Serving a notice without the required translation exposes the termination to a legal defect that renders it void, potentially restarting the entire process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 21.02.030 of the Perris Code of Ordinances gives residential tenants a meaningful procedural protection: if your lease was negotiated in a language other than English, a just-cause termination notice that lacks a full translation in that language is legally void. Tenants who receive a termination notice they believe is missing the required translation may raise this defect as a defense in any eviction proceeding. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help clarify whether a particular notice meets the translation requirements of this provision.
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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