San Jose Mun. Code Chapter 17.23 § 17.23.040
Regulations; forms authorized (San Jose Apartment Rent Ordinance and Tenant Protection Ordinance)
Operative Text
The City Manager may adopt or amend regulations for the administration and implementation of the Apartment Rent Ordinance. The Director, with the approval of the City Attorney, may adopt forms and notices to facilitate the administration and implementation of the Apartment Rent Ordinance. All forms and notices called for in this Chapter and the Regulations shall be adopted by the Director unless otherwise indicated.
San Jose Municipal Code § 17.23.040 establishes that the City Manager holds authority to create or update the administrative rules governing the Apartment Rent Ordinance, while the Director—with the City Attorney's approval—may develop the official forms and notices used to carry out the ordinance. Unless a provision specifies otherwise, the Director is responsible for adopting all forms and notices required under the chapter and its regulations. This structure ensures that the ordinance's day-to-day administration is guided by formally adopted rules and standardized documents.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17.23.040, compliant operators generally rely on the official forms and notices adopted by the Director when fulfilling their obligations under San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance. Property managers typically verify that any notices they issue—such as rent increase notices—correspond to the current versions authorized under this provision. Staying current with any regulatory amendments issued by the City Manager helps ensure that operational practices remain aligned with the ordinance's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 17.23.040 means that the forms and notices a tenant receives in connection with San Jose's Apartment Rent Ordinance should be those officially adopted by the Director. If a tenant believes a notice or form they received does not conform to the officially authorized versions, they may raise that concern with the San Jose Housing Department or a local tenant-rights organization. Understanding that this provision governs the legitimacy of official documents can be a useful starting point when reviewing communications from a landlord.
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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