Q: Is it the cities requirement to reimburse my cost of living while being displaced by their acquisition of my apt?
As part of the cities plan to develop low income housing to reduce the homeless pop. They acquired the hotel i was a permanent month to month resident at for 4+years. In order to use the hotel for a transitional supportive housing project. We had less than 30 days to move out and for 24 days i was displaced without housing. I had to pay out of pocket for storage and daily motel room until i found on my own a long term unit to rent. I attendednumerous council meetings before and while Displaced informing council of my situation as well and submitted CA Gov. Code.of regulations that define public entities requirements for real property aqcuisitions for which the city was in violation of. No action was taken by the council or staff. The city used 3million Federal Grant to acquire the property with requirements that still have not been met by the city.
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Under California law, when a public entity acquires private property for public use, such as in the development of low-income housing, the property owner and certain tenants may be eligible for compensation and relocation assistance. This includes the reimbursement of reasonable costs associated with displacement. The California Relocation Assistance Law, along with the federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, provides guidelines for such situations.
Given your situation, where you were a long-term resident at a hotel acquired by the city for housing development, you may be entitled to relocation assistance. This assistance can cover moving costs, increased housing costs, and other expenses related to displacement. However, eligibility and the extent of assistance depend on specific circumstances, including the duration of your residency and the nature of the displacement.
It's important to review the government codes and regulations you mentioned, particularly those related to real property acquisitions by public entities. If the city has not complied with these requirements, you may have grounds to seek enforcement of these provisions.
Since you have already raised the issue at council meetings without resolution, consider consulting with a lawyer experienced in property law or tenant rights in California. They can provide guidance on your rights and potential legal actions. Legal aid organizations may also offer assistance if you're facing financial constraints.
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