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Condo conversions in Lancaster

Lancaster gives non-buying condo-conversion tenants not in default at least 180 days to move, from the later of intent notice or final map filing.

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Key points

  • Condo conversions: Lancaster gives non-buying condo-conversion tenants not in default at least 180 days to move, from the later of intent notice or final map filing.

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

What Lancaster's code says

Lancaster code What Lancaster's code adds
Notice to tenants
  • At least 180 days to find housing and move, from the intent notice or final map filing, whichever is later.
    Applies: Only for tenants who do not buy and are not in default on their lease.
    § 16.36.050 · code text
    Each nonpurchasing tenant, not in default under the rental agreement or lease under which he occupies his unit, shall have not less than one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of receipt of notification from the subdivider or intent to convert, or from the filing date of the final subdivision or parcel map, whichever is later, to find substitute housing and to relocate.
  • Notice of intent at least 60 days before the tentative map filing, covering purchase rights, notice-to-vacate rights and relocation.
    § 16.36.050 · code text
    Beginning at least sixty (60) days before the filing of a tentative map, the subdivider shall give notice of intent to convert to each tenant and prospective tenant as provided in Government Code Sections 66452.8 and 66452.9.
Tenants' right to buy
  • A nontransferable right of first refusal to buy at no more than the public price, for at least 90 days.
    Applies: Runs from the public report issue date or the start of sales, whichever is later.
    § 16.36.050 · code text
    The right of first refusal shall extend for at least ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of the subdivision public report or beginning of sales, whichever is later.
  • A new 90-day period.
    Applies: Applies if the price offered to the public is lower than the price first offered to the tenant.
    § 16.36.050 · code text
    If the offered price to the public is lower than the original price in the first right of refusal at any time, the occupying tenant shall be granted a new ninety (90) day period for first right of refusal.

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What happens to tenants when a Lancaster building converts to condos?

Lancaster gives non-buying condo-conversion tenants not in default at least 180 days to move, from the later of intent notice or final map filing.

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