Westlake Village, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.090
Non-interference with Tenants
Operative Text
The owner shall not perform or allow the performance of work in a rental unit associated with the conversion of such unit into a condominium apartment until such time as all of the tenants thereof have vacated the unit or one or more of the tenants has executed an agreement to purchase said unit. Nothing in this section shall prevent the owner from performing routine maintenance or other work required to maintain the unit in a habitable condition.
Westlake Village Code of Ordinances ch. 6.7 § 6.7.090 establishes that conversion-related construction work in a rental unit cannot begin until every tenant has moved out or at least one tenant has signed a purchase agreement for that unit. The rule draws a clear line between prohibited conversion work and permitted routine maintenance: landlords may still carry out ordinary upkeep needed to keep the unit habitable. This provision is designed to protect tenants from being displaced or disrupted by condominium conversion activity while they remain in occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 6.7 § 6.7.090, compliant operators generally ensure that any work tied to a condominium conversion—such as structural modifications, unit upgrades specific to the conversion process, or related construction—does not begin in an occupied rental unit until all residents have vacated or a purchase agreement has been signed by at least one tenant. Operators typically document tenant status and any executed purchase agreements before scheduling conversion-related work. Routine maintenance and habitability repairs remain permissible throughout the tenancy and are not restricted by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 6.7.090 of the Westlake Village Code of Ordinances gives tenants the right to remain in their unit free from condominium conversion work for as long as they are still in occupancy and have not signed a purchase agreement. If a tenant believes an owner is performing prohibited conversion-related work while they still reside in the unit, they may consider documenting the activity and raising the violation with the appropriate local code enforcement or municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with California condominium conversion law can help residents understand the general enforcement paths available under 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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