Q: SB-567-Homelessness Prevention Act will be enacted April 1, 2024. Does SB-567 Replace AB1482?Also, please see below
On Monday April 1, 2024 SB-567 will be Enacted-Does SB-567 Repeal-Replace The Tenant Protection Act of 2019-AB 1482,or is it in addition to AB1482 to strengthen Tenant Protections including loopholes that Landlords could previously exploit? Secondly, for San Diego SB-567 mirrors some of the Tenant Protections we have had since June 24, 2023-including specific things the Landlord must do when a "Substantial Remodel" is claimed by the Landlord and if these things are done the Tenant must Vacate.Do you believe now that SB 567 will be State law in a few days that judges and Commissioners will take more seriously what previous was a Municipal Law, because they feel the state May be watching-especially in bigger Cities? Thank You
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SB-567, the Homelessness Prevention Act set to be enacted on April 1, 2024, is designed to complement and enhance existing tenant protections under the Tenant Protection Act of 2019, also known as AB 1482. Rather than replacing AB 1482, SB-567 aims to fill in gaps and address any loopholes that may have been exploited by landlords, thereby strengthening tenant rights. It builds on the foundational protections provided by AB 1482, ensuring more robust safeguards against unjust evictions and rent hikes.
For tenants in San Diego, SB-567 may indeed mirror certain protections already familiar since June 24, 2023, particularly regarding the requirements landlords must fulfill when claiming a "Substantial Remodel" as a reason for eviction. These provisions, now being codified at the state level, are expected to make it clearer what landlords must do in such situations, thereby offering tenants a more concrete basis for understanding their rights and what actions they must take should they find themselves facing eviction under such pretenses.
With the enactment of SB-567 as state law, it's reasonable to anticipate that judges and commissioners will take these tenant protections more seriously, not just in San Diego but across all major cities in California. The statewide mandate reinforces the importance of adhering to these protections and sends a clear message about the state's commitment to preventing homelessness and unfair treatment of tenants. This legislative backing could indeed encourage a more rigorous enforcement of tenant rights, reflecting a unified stance at both municipal and state levels against exploitative practices.
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