Measure EE Rent Control Ordinance In Oakland

In 2002 voters of Oakland passed Measure EE- The Just Cause Eviction Law.

What does this law mean and how can if affect you?

Measure EE specifies when eviction may occur. Except in dwellings built since 1980, the owner cannot evict rent-paying tenants who abide by rental agreements unless the owner occupies at least a third of the building or intends to move into the unit or move family into the unit. The measure also states that landlords must abide by lease agreements unless tenants fail to pay rent, damage property or breach some other portion of a rental agreement.

If you are looking to purchase an investment property with rental units, or you decide to rent our your current home, you should make sure you are aware of these laws.

Also if you are considering selling your rental property be aware that these laws still pertain to you. As you might imagine selling an occupied unit can be a bit more complicated than if it is vacant. But be aware, you cannot evict tenants to sell the property.

The City of Oakland provides an outline for landlords at http://www.oaklandnet.com/government/hcd/rentboard/landlord.html

If you have any questions you can contact me at lcartolano@apr.com or at 510.213.1139