(A) Notice of intent. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(A), a notice of intent to convert shall be delivered by the subdivider to each tenant at least 60 days prior to submitting an application for the tentative map and conditional use permit. The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail. The form of the notice shall be in the form outlined in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66452.9 and approved by the Community Development Department and shall inform the tenants of all rights provided under this chapter and state law.
(B) Notice of public report. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(B), each tenant shall receive ten days’ written notice that an application for a public report will be or has been submitted to the California Department of Real Estate and that such report will be available on request from the Community Development Department. The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.
(C) Notice of subdivider’s report. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(C), each tenant shall receive written notification that the subdivider has received the public report from the California Department of Real Estate. This notice shall be provided within five days after the date that the subdivider receives the public report from the Department of Real Estate.
(D) Notice of final map approval. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(D), each tenant shall receive written notification within ten days of approval of a final map for the proposed conversion. The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.
(E) Notice of intention to convert. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(E), each tenant shall receive 180 days written notice of intention to convert prior to termination of tenancy due to the conversion or proposed conversion, but not before the local authority has approved a tentative map for the conversion.
(F) Tenant’s right to purchase. As provided in Cal. Gov’t Code § 66427.1(a)(2)(F), any present tenant shall be given notice of an exclusive right to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit and upon the same terms and conditions that such unit will be initially offered to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant. The right shall run for a period not less than 90 days from the date of the issuance of the subdivision public report unless the tenant gives prior written notice of his or her intention not to exercise the right. Evidence of receipt by each tenant shall be submitted prior to approval of the final map. The written notices to tenants required by this section shall be deemed satisfied if such notices comply with the legal requirements for service by mail.
(G) The developer shall provide suitable alternate housing to tenant households, at no additional cost to the tenant, whose unit undergoes substantial remodeling or rehabilitation during conversion, if the unit being remodeled or rehabilitated is not habitable. The final determination of habitability and suitability shall be made by the City Building and Safety Department.
(Ord. 2019-286, passed 11-20-2019; Am. Ord. 2019-291, passed 12-18-2019)