Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.050
Relocation Benefits
Operative Text
A. The owner shall pay to each household on or before the date the unit is vacated, relocation benefits to compensate for anticipated increased future rent consisting of the greater of: 1. The sum of $1,000.00, or 2. A sum equal to the current monthly rental for the unit multiplied by the number of years or portion thereof of tenancy, except that the latter figure shall not be increased beyond February 28, 1983. Each tenant choosing this alternative must, at least fifteen (15) days prior to vacation of the unit, provide adequate supporting documentation to the owner showing the date tenancy commenced. B. Should a tenant remain in the unit more than thirty (30) days after receipt of a Notice to Vacate, such relocation benefit shall be reduced by an amount equal to one month's rental for each subsequent month to tenancy.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.050 establishes a relocation benefit that property owners must pay to each household on or before the date the unit is vacated. The benefit is calculated as the greater of a flat $1,000 or an amount equal to the current monthly rent multiplied by the number of years (or partial years) of tenancy, with the tenancy calculation capped at the period ending February 28, 1983. If a tenant remains in the unit more than 30 days after receiving a Notice to Vacate, the benefit is reduced by one month's rent for each additional month the tenant stays.
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Under ch. 6.7 § 6.7.050, compliant property owners calculate each departing household's relocation benefit using both formulas — the $1,000 flat amount and the rent-times-tenancy-years figure — and pay whichever is greater on or before the vacate date. Operators generally maintain records of each tenancy's start date and current rent to facilitate accurate calculations, and they accept and review supporting documentation from tenants who elect the tenancy-length formula at least 15 days before the unit is vacated. Owners also track occupancy after a Notice to Vacate is issued, since the benefit is reduced by one month's rent for each month beyond the initial 30-day period that a tenant remains.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.7.050 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances gives each household the right to receive a relocation benefit — either $1,000 or a sum based on monthly rent multiplied by years of tenancy, whichever is larger — paid no later than the day the unit is vacated. Tenants who want to use the tenancy-length calculation should be aware that supporting documentation showing the tenancy start date must be provided to the owner at least 15 days before vacating, and that the calculation does not account for tenancy periods after February 28, 1983. Tenants who believe this benefit has not been properly paid may consider contacting the Westlake Village city offices, a local tenant-rights organization, or an attorney familiar with local rent ordinances to understand available options.
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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