Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.020
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A. Condominium shall mean the same as defined in Section 783 of the California Civil Code. B. Dwelling Unit shall mean a room or a group of two or more rooms designed, intended, or used for human habitation, except a mobilehome. C. Household shall mean a tenant or a group of tenants, as the case may be, residing in a rental unit. D. Owners shall mean the person or entity who possesses legal title to a condominium or proposed condominium project or an agent or representative authorized to act on such person or entity's behalf in connection with such project. E. Rental unit shall mean a dwelling unit located in a structure or project, other than a mobilehome park, consisting of five (5) or more dwelling units which has been or will be converted to a condominium project. F. Sale of a unit shall mean close of a bona fide escrow and recordation of a deed. G. Tenancy shall mean the right or entitlement of a tenant to use or occupy a rental unit. H. Tenant shall mean a person who has a tenancy.
Section 6.7.020 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 6.7, which governs the conversion of rental housing to condominiums. Key terms such as "rental unit," "household," "tenancy," and "owner" are given specific meanings that apply whenever those words appear in the chapter. Notably, a "rental unit" under this section is limited to dwelling units in buildings of five or more units that are being or will be converted to condominiums, and mobilehomes and mobilehome parks are explicitly excluded from coverage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers involved in condominium conversion projects in Westlake Village should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 6.7.020, as these terms govern how the rest of Chapter 6.7 applies to their project. Under this section, "owners" includes not just titleholders but also authorized agents acting on their behalf, meaning representatives who manage conversion-related activities may carry the same obligations as the titleholder. A "sale of a unit" is specifically defined as the close of a bona fide escrow and recordation of a deed, so obligations tied to that event attach at that precise moment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings subject to condominium conversion in Westlake Village should understand that § 6.7.020 defines who qualifies as a "tenant" and what constitutes a "tenancy" for purposes of Chapter 6.7 protections. A "household" under this section can be a single tenant or a group of tenants sharing a rental unit, which may affect how conversion-related rights and notices apply to co-occupants. Tenants who believe they reside in a covered "rental unit" — a dwelling in a five-or-more-unit building undergoing or planned for conversion — may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how these definitions interact with the broader protections in Chapter 6.7.
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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