§ 16.46.070. Notices to tenants.

A.

The subdivider shall provide to each tenant written notification of intent to convert at least 60 days prior to filing a tentative map as required by state statutes.

B.

The subdivider shall provide each tenant with at least 10 days' written notification that an application for a public report will be submitted to the department of real estate, and that such report will be available on request, as required by state statutes.

C.

The subdivider shall give each of the tenants of the proposed conversion project written notification within 10 days of approval of a final map, as required by state statutes.

D.

The subdivider shall give each of the tenants of the proposed conversion project not less than 180 days' written notice of intention to convert prior to termination of tenancy due to the conversion or proposed conversion, as required by state statutes.

E.

Subdivider shall deliver the notices provided for in this section by personal delivery, or mailing the notice, postage prepaid, by certified letter with return receipt requested. Proof of service of the notices required by this section shall be provided to the city by affidavit or declaration, including a copy of the notice served, a list of tenants' names and the apartment number each occupies, and a list of vacant apartment numbers. Such proof shall be part of the application for conversion.

F.

Whenever a public hearing is held on a conversion project, notice of the time and place of the public hearing, including notification of the tenant's right to appear and to be heard, shall be given by the city by United States mail to each tenant of the subject property, in addition to any other notices which are required by law, at least 10 days prior to the hearing. The subdivider shall provide the city, by affidavit or declaration, with a list of the tenants' names and apartment number each occupies, and a list of vacant apartment numbers, not more than 25 days and not less than 15 days prior to the hearing date. The subdivider shall pay to the city, at the time the list of tenants is provided to the city, the reasonable cost of serving the notices required by this section as established by the city manager.

G.

The notice that the subdivider must provide to tenants pursuant to this section shall include all of the following information:

1.

Name and address of current owner;

2.

Name and address of proposed subdivider;

3.

Approximate date on which the tentative map/conversion permit application is proposed to be filed;

4.

Tenant's right to purchase condominium, if applicable;

5.

Tenant's right of notification to vacate;

6.

Tenant's right of termination of lease;

7.

Statement of limitations on rent increase;

8.

An explanation of all provisions made by the subdivider for special cases;

9.

An explanation of all provisions made by the subdivider for moving expenses of displaced tenants;

10.

Tenant's right to receipt of notice for each hearing and right to appear and be heard at any such hearing.

(Ord. 6992 § 5, 2004; Ord. 5532 § 2, 1981: Ord. 5455 § 6 (part), 1980)