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Condo conversions in El Monte

In an El Monte condo conversion, tenants get written notice at least 180 days before the tenancy ends, given after final map approval.

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Key points

  • Condo conversions: In an El Monte condo conversion, tenants get written notice at least 180 days before the tenancy ends, given after final map approval.

Each rule below links to the section of the El Monte Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What El Monte's code says

El Monte code What El Monte's code adds
Relocation help
  • A Relocation Assistance Program, which may include a relocation specialist, moving expenses and relocation fees.
    Applies: When the units in the residential project are more than 1 year old.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    When the dwelling units of a residential project are more than one (1) year old, the applicant shall prepare a Relocation Assistance Program (RAP).
Notice to tenants
  • 60 days' written notice of the intent to apply for a tentative map for a condo conversion.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Sixty-days' written notification to each tenant the intent to submit an application for a tentative map for a condominium conversion, pursuant to Section 66452.18 of the Subdivision Map Act.
  • 10 days' written notice that a property report application will go to the California Bureau of Real Estate.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Ten-days' written notice to each tenant that an application for a property report will be submitted to the California Bureau of Real Estate.
  • 5 days' written notice that the California Bureau of Real Estate has issued the property report.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Five-days' written notice to each tenant that the property report from the California Bureau of Real Estate has been issued.
  • 10 days' written notice that the city has approved the final map or parcel map.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Ten-days' written notice to each tenant that the final map or parcel map has been approved by the city.
  • Written notice at least 180 days before the tenancy ends because of the conversion.
    Applies: Given after the city approves the final map or parcel map.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Written notice to each tenant shall be provided after the city has approved the final map or parcel map and a minimum one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the termination of tenancy due to the conversion or pursuant to Section 66452.19 of the Subdivision Map Act
Tenants' right to buy
  • 90 days' written notice of the tenant's exclusive right to contract to buy their unit.
    Applies: Given after the Property Report is issued.
    § 16.27.030 · code text
    Ninety (90) days written notice after the Property Report has been issued, of the tenant's exclusive right to contract for the purchase of his or her respective unit upon the same terms and conditions that the unit will be initially offered to the general public or terms more favorable to the tenant pursuant to Section 66452.20 of the Subdivision Map Act.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens to tenants when an El Monte building converts to condos?

In an El Monte condo conversion, tenants get written notice at least 180 days before the tenancy ends, given after final map approval.

General information, not legal advice.

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