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Palo Alto's Emergency Rent Protection Ordinance Kicked In On Dec. 2
Should renters have any issues arise prior to the start of the new law in the new year, contact Project Sentinel here or call (408) 720-9888
December 16, 2019
Palo Alto's Emergency Rent Protection Ordinance Kicked In On Dec. 2
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Renters in #PaloAlto can get some extra assurance against no-fault evictions- the emergency renter protection ordinance passed by City Council last week covers the period from December 2 until the new state law goes into effect on January 1. Learn more about the new law here.
Should renters have any issues arise prior to the start of the new law in the new year, contact Project Sentinel here or call (408) 720-9888.
Find out what's happening in Palo Altofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The following agencies provide legal assistance to tenants, regardless of income:
- Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (408)280-2424
- Bay Area Legal Aid (800) 551-5554
Palo Alto renters who are depending on the City’s ordinance can contact the City Attorney’s Office at (650) 329-3952 for additional help understanding the ordinance.
This press release was produced by the City of Palo Alto. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
