Tenant relocation assistance increase for no-fault evictions
Sunnyvale
Summary
The Council held off on raising no-fault eviction relocation assistance from two months' rent to three, citing weak awareness of existing rules — only 15% of tenants surveyed knew the program exists. Staff will study Day 1 protections, help for vulnerable renters, and how to enforce compliance by landlords.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
A three-month requirement would have added roughly one month's rent per no-fault eviction, paid by landlords; no change adopted tonight.
Small landlords like Janet Murdock avoid a higher mandate; tenants keep the existing two-month protection while staff studies more.
Tenant advocates argue renters facing no-fault evictions still face relocation costs exceeding two months' rent.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — May 5, 2026
The Council held off on raising no-fault eviction relocation assistance from two months' rent to three, citing weak awareness of existing rules — only 15% of tenants surveyed knew the program exists. Staff will study Day 1 protections, help for vulnerable renters, and how to enforce compliance by landlords.
Planning Commission — April 13, 2026
The city considered raising required relocation assistance for no-fault evictions from two months' rent to three. The increase failed at the commission level, but staff will study broader protections including Day 1 eviction coverage and fair-market-rent calculations.
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