Monterey County Landlord/Tenant Sanctuary

09/26/2024

¿Es usted un propietario con problemas con un inquilino? ¿Es usted un inquilino con problemas con su propietario?

Envíe un mensaje de texto al 831.266.9847 primero para que uno de nuestros asesores experimentados le devuelva la llamada. O envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected]

Somos una organización sin fines de lucro que está aquí para responder preguntas comunes de los inquilinos sobre:

Aumentos de alquiler
Desalojo
Reparaciones y habitabilidad (moho, calefacción, plomería, electricidad, seguridad)
Depósitos de garantía
Acoso
Disposiciones del contrato de arrendamiento

También ayudamos a los propietarios de bajos ingresos, como aquellos que tienen un ingreso fijo o alquilan habitaciones en una casa o departamento con respecto a:

Inquilinos que no pagan o que son una molestia
Aumentos de alquiler
Reembolso de depósitos de garantía
Revisión o creación de contratos de arrendamiento
Abordar los problemas de habitabilidad que tienen los inquilinos

Y cualquier otro problema relacionado con las disputas entre inquilinos y propietarios.

Monterey County Tenant Sanctuary no ofrece asesoramiento legal ni representación, pero cualquier pregunta sobre su situación de alquiler será bienvenida. Si su problema requiere asesoramiento legal o un abogado, podemos brindarle las referencias adecuadas.

09/26/2024

Here is a summary of the Salinas Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance:

1. Purpose: To augment existing protections for residential tenants and prohibit harassment by landlords in all residential rental units, including single-family homes and condominiums.

2. Applicability: Applies to all landlords and tenants of residential rental units in Salinas, with some specific exemptions (e.g., hospitals, short-term treatment facilities).

3. Prohibited Actions: Lists numerous actions that landlords are prohibited from doing in bad faith, such as interrupting services, failing to perform repairs, abusing right of access, removing personal property, threatening tenants, discriminating, and interfering with tenants' rights.

4. Notice Requirements: Landlords must provide written notice to tenants about their rights under this ordinance.

5. Severance of Amenities: Prohibits removal of certain amenities (e.g., parking, storage) without good cause.

6. Remedies and Penalties:
- Criminal penalties (fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months)
- Civil action allowed
- Injunctive relief
- Monetary damages (at least 3 times actual damages or minimum $2,000)
- Additional penalties for violations against elderly or disabled tenants
- Attorneys' fees for prevailing parties

7. Effective Date: The ordinance becomes operative on January 1, 2025.

8. Legal Considerations: Includes sections on CEQA compliance, severability, and the ordinance's effective date.

The ordinance aims to protect tenants from harassment and provide them with legal recourse if harassment occurs, while setting clear guidelines for landlord behavior.

09/26/2024

Here is a summary of the Salina’s Rent Stabilization ordinance slated to go into effect Jan 1, 2025

1. The ordinance adds Article IIA to Chapter 17 of the Salinas Municipal Code, setting limits on rent increases for applicable rental units.

2. It applies to all rental units in Salinas, with some exemptions (e.g., units covered by Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, government-owned units, deed-restricted affordable housing).

3. Rent increases are limited to the lesser of 2.75% or 75% of the most recent 12-month increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U).

4. Landlords can petition for rent increases above the limit to ensure a fair return on investment.

5. Tenants can petition for rent reductions due to decreased housing services or habitability issues.

6. The ordinance establishes procedures for landlords to pass through costs of capital improvements to tenants.

7. It requires landlords to provide specific notices to tenants about their rights under the ordinance.

8. The ordinance creates a rent program fee to cover the costs of administration.

9. It outlines violations and remedies, including civil actions and potential misdemeanor charges for violations.

10. The operative date of the ordinance is set for January 1, 2025.

11. The ordinance aims to address housing affordability issues in Salinas, particularly affecting lower-income and Latino residents.

This rent stabilization ordinance is designed to provide tenant protections while allowing landlords to maintain a fair return on their properties, with mechanisms for both parties to petition for adjustments when necessary.

09/26/2024

https://ksbw.com/article/salinas-city-council-votes-approve-rent-stabilization-ordinance/62361926

Salinas City Council voted to approve a rent stabilization ordinance that will go into effect at the start of next year.

09/26/2024

Are you a landlord with issues with a tenant? Are you a tenant with issues with your landlord?

Text 831.266.9847 first to get a call back from one of our experienced counselors. Or email [email protected]

We are a not for profit organization here to answer common tenant questions regarding:

Rent Increases
Eviction
Repairs and habitability (mold, heat, plumbing, electrical, safety/security)
Security Deposits
Harassment
Lease Provisions

We also assist low-income landlords such as those in a fixed income or sun-leasing rooms in a house or apartment regarding:

Non-paying or nuisance tenants
Rent increases
Refunding security deposits
Reviewing or creating leases
Addressing habitability issues tenants have

And any other issues regarding tenant-landlord disputes.

Monterey County Tenant Sanctuary does not provide legal advice or representation, but we welcome any questions about their rental situation to contact us. If your issue requires legal advice or an attorney, we can provide appropriate referrals.