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Limited Authorization for Arrest (602 Form)
How to submit the Limited Authorization for Arrest Form Print, fill out, and return it to us Download, print, and complete the Limited Authorization for Arrest Form and fax or mail it to us: You can fax the completed form to (714) 245-8098. You can also mail it to us: Santa Ana Police Department M-18 … Continued
Limited Authorization for Arrest (602 Form)
How to submit the Limited Authorization for Arrest Form Print, fill out, and return it to us Download, print, and complete the Limited Authorization for Arrest Form and fax or mail it to us: You can fax the completed form to (714) 245-8098. You can also mail it to us: Santa Ana Police Department M-18 … Continued
Does the duration of a Tenancy change the protections for Tenant under the Ordinance?
The Division 2- Just Cause Evictions provisions apply after a Tenant has continuously and lawfully occupied a Residential Real Property for thirty (30) days. See SAMC § 8-3120 (a).
Does the type of Rental Agreement, written or oral, change the protections for Tenants under the Ordinance?
No. A “Rental Agreement,” as defined under the Ordinance, may be written or oral.
If a Landlord is violating the Ordinance, are there any options available to a Tenant under the Ordinance?
A Tenant may submit a Tenant Petition to request review of any violation by a Landlord under the Ordinance. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement and procedures. A Landlord and Tenant may also agree to submit their dispute to voluntary mediation with a neutral third party. … Continued
What amount of an allowable Rent Increase can a Landlord expect if a Landlord submit a Fair Return Petition?
Neither the Division nor the Rental Housing Board establish any type of standard fair return rent increase. Any Rent Increase in excess of the maximum allowable Rent Increase is determined either by a Hearing Office or the Rental Housing Board. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement … Continued
If a Landlord believes they are not receiving fair return on their Rental Unit(s) and would like to seek an increase in Rents above the maximum allowable Rent Increase, are there any options under the Ordinance for the Landlord?
A Landlord may submit a Fair Return Petition to the City to request a Rent Increase in excess of the maximum allowable Rent Increase in order for the Landlord to receive a “fair and reasonable return” on a Rental Unit. See SAMC § 8-3142 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement … Continued
What amount of a pass-through cost can a Landlord expect if a Landlord submit a Capital Improvement Petition?
Neither the Division nor the Rental Housing Board establish any type of standard pass-through costs. Any pass-through cost allowable is determined either by a Hearing Office or the Rental Housing Board. See SAMC § 8-3145 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures for all necessary requirement and procedures.
If a Landlord recently spent money to improve the conditions a Rental Unit, and the Landlord believes the maximum allowable Rent Increase is not enough to recover the expense, are there any options under the Ordinance for the Landlord?
A Landlord may submit a Capital Improvement Petition to the City to request a separate pass-through cost that may be charged to Tenant(s) in addition to the Rent for a Rental Unit. Detailed documentation of expense and adherence to specific provisions of the Ordinance. See SAMC § 8-3143 and the Ordinance Regulations, Policies and Procedures … Continued