Condo conversions in Martinez: the local rules

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Limits on conversions	One replacement rental unit for each converted unit, starting with the 11th unit. Applies: Applies to conversions of 11 or more rental units; an in-lieu fee may be requested instead. § 21.56.100 · code text The Applicant shall provide replacement rental dwelling units on a one-to-one basis for each rental dwelling unit proposed to be converted starting with the 11th unit. No replacement units are needed if current tenants buy at least 90% of the condo units. Applies: An exception to the replacement rule. § 21.56.100 · code text At least 90 percent of condominium units are purchased by current tenants.
Relocation help	3 months of fair market rent. Applies: Applies to tenants who do not buy, have lived there less than 2 years, and are not in default. § 21.56.060 · code text Residing on property for less than two years: equivalent to three months' worth of fair market rent. 4 months of fair market rent. Applies: Applies to tenants who do not buy, have lived there 2 years or more, and are not in default. § 21.56.060 · code text Residing on property for two years or longer: equivalent to four months' worth of fair market rent. $2,500 for each category that applies. Applies: Applies to tenants who are disabled, 60 or older, terminally ill, or single heads of household with minor children. § 21.56.060 · code text If more than one additional payment category applies, then the property owner shall provide payment of $2,500 for each category. Offer an available unit at the same rent. Applies: Applies to temporary moves for renovation, if the owner has other properties in Central Contra Costa County. § 21.56.060 · code text Offering an available unit at the same rent (if the property owner owns other properties within Central Contra Costa County as provided by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority). Pay moving costs to the temporary housing and back to the unit. Applies: Applies when a temporary move is needed for renovation or rehabilitation. § 21.56.060 · code text Paying for moving expenses to both the temporary housing and back to the subject dwelling unit. Pay temporary housing costs above the current monthly rent for the whole relocation. Applies: Applies when a temporary move is needed for renovation or rehabilitation. § 21.56.060 · code text Providing to pay for the cost of temporary housing in excess of their current monthly rent for the full duration of the relocation.
Notice to tenants	At least 60 calendar days before filing the conversion application. Applies: Applies to the notice of intent to convert sent to current tenants. § 21.56.050 · code text at least 60 calendar days prior to the time of the filing of an application for the conversion of rental units, the property owner shall send to each tenant of the rental units to be converted a notice Before taking any rent or deposit from rental applicants, starting 60 calendar days before the application is filed. Applies: Applies to the notice of intent to convert given to prospective tenants. § 21.56.050 · code text Commencing at a date not less than 60 calendar days prior to the submittal of an application for the conversion of rental units, the property owner shall give notice of such application to each person applying Within 10 calendar days after the application is filed. Applies: Notice that the formal conversion application has been filed. § 21.56.050 · code text Within 10 calendar days after the submittal of a formal application for the conversion of rental units to a condominium development, the property owner shall send to each tenant At least 10 calendar days' written notice in advance. Applies: Notice of the date, time and place of a public hearing. § 21.56.050 · code text That each tenant will be given at least 10 calendar days' prior written notice by the property owner of the date, time, and place of any public hearing held on the application. Within 10 calendar days of approval. Applies: Notice that the conversion was approved. § 21.56.050 · code text If a conversion application is approved, then the property owner must provide a notice of conversion approval to each tenant within 10 calendar days of the approval. At least 10 days before applying for the Public Report. Applies: Applies to the notice of the right to buy. § 21.56.050 · code text The notice of right to purchase shall be provided to each tenant at least 10 days prior to the submission of an application to the Department of Real Estate for a Public Report
Tenants' right to buy	At least 90 calendar days. Applies: The exclusive right to contract to buy, starting when the subdivision Public Report is issued. § 21.56.050 · code text This right shall run for a period of not less than 90 calendar days from the date of issuance of the subdivision Public Report issued by the California Department of Real Estate

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Martinez's code: One replacement rental unit for each converted unit, starting with the 11th unit. (Applies to conversions of 11 or more rental units; an in-lieu fee may be requested instead.) (§ 21.56.100); No replacement units are needed if current tenants buy at least 90% of the condo units. (An exception to the replacement rule.) (§ 21.56.100).

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