Tenant relocation assistance

A lifelong Sunnyvale resident and landlord of 23 units described a difficult tenant dispute during a remodel and questioned whether the ordinance solves a real problem, saying market-rate payments would be a heavy burden for small landlords renting at the lower end of the market.

Speaking for the California Apartment Association, argued AB 1482 struck the right balance, cited a UCLA study finding no market exit, and urged the commission to reject the recommendation and focus on educating the public about existing laws.

A Livable Sunnyvale member cited the county's point-in-time count of 421 unhoused residents in Sunnyvale and urged the commission to support both alternatives to keep residents housed.