Notices in San Jose: the local rules

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

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What a notice must say	statement that the developer intends to convert the building to a project, will file an application for a conditional use permit with the City of San José, and has or will file an application for a final public report with the California Department of Real Estate Applies: Notice of intention to convert to condominiums or a community apartment project, given to each tenant at least 60 days before the conversion permit application § 20.170.400 · code text Said notice of intention to convert shall contain a statement that the developer intends to convert the building to a project, and for that purpose that (l) he will file an application for a conditional use permit with the City of San José, and (2) he has or will file an application for a final public report with the California Department of Real Estate. statement of tenants' rights, including right to terminate lease or rental agreement, limitation on increases of rent, right of continued tenancy, protection against unjust eviction, protection against coercion or retaliatory action, exclusive right of first refusal to purchase the unit, and right to quiet enjoyment Applies: Notice of intention to convert to condominiums or a community apartment project, given to each tenant at least 60 days before the conversion permit application § 20.170.400 · code text Said notice shall also contain a statement of tenants' rights, pursuant to Section 20.170.420, including: The final public report is available on request, plus continued tenancy, exclusive first refusal to buy, and quiet enjoyment rights. Applies: Notice to each tenant within 5 days after the developer receives the state final public report on a condo conversion. § 20.170.410 · code text Said notice shall indicate that copies of said report are available on request, and shall contain a restatement of certain tenants' rights, pursuant to Section 20.170.420, including:

The California rule underneath

CA state law Underneath, California law still applies. Notice of a rent increase: At least 30 days' notice for an increase of 10% or less; at least 90 days for an increase of more than 10% (Civ. Code § 827(b)(2), (b)(3)(A)). Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (landlord): 60 days' notice; 30 days if the tenant has lived there less than one year (Civ. Code § 1946.1(b), (c)).

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