Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 46 — HOUSING›Article II — TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Mountain View Municipal Code Div. 3 Miscellaneous
Mountain View Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Mountain View
Cite as: Mountain View Municipal Code Division 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
SEC. 46.2-3.5 - Language Accessibility for Relocation Documents.¶
All documents related to relocation assistance, including the Notice of Property Redevelopment, Notice of Intent to Withdraw Rental Units, termination notices, and claim forms, must be provided in Spanish, Chinese, or Russian, depending on the Tenant's language needs.
If a Tenant requests documents in other languages, Landlords must provide translations that reflect the needs of the Tenant with limited English proficiency, in line with the City's administrative guidelines and language access plan.
(Ord. No. 1.2026, § 3, 1/27/26.)
SEC. 46.2-3.10 - Alternative Means of Compliance.¶
As an alternative to providing the required relocation assistance, a Landlord may propose an alternative means of compliance that is of equivalent value as the relocation assistance required by this Article and that aligns with the goals and purposes of this Article. The alternative means of compliance may include, but is not limited to, ongoing rent concessions, extended notice periods, or other measures that effectively mitigate the impact on affected Tenants.
The Landlord must submit a detailed description of the proposed alternative means of compliance, along with any additional information the Housing Director determines is necessary to evaluate whether the proposal is of equivalent value as the relocation assistance required by this Article and aligns with the goals and purposes of this Article. All alternative means of compliance proposals are subject to review and approval by the City Council.
(Ord. No. 1.2026, § 3, 1/27/26.)
SEC. 46.2-3.15 - Administrative Guidelines.¶
The Housing Director may issue guidelines to implement the provisions of this Article. Any violation of the guidelines issued by the Housing Director shall be considered a violation of this Article.
(Ord. No. 1.2026, § 3, 1/27/26.)
SEC. 46.2-3.20 - Preservation of City's Authority to Provide Relocation Assistance.¶
Nothing in this Article limits or affects the City's authority or obligation to require relocation assistance for displaced Tenants not covered by the provisions of this Article.
(Ord. No. 1.2026, § 3, 1/27/26.)
SEC. 46.2-3.25 - Effect of Non-Compliance by Landlord.¶
If a Landlord fails to comply with any requirement in this Article, including, but not limited to, sending required notices to the City or to the Tenant, such failure shall serve as an affirmative defense in any unlawful detainer or other legal action the Landlord brings to recover possession of the Rental Unit.
(Ord. No. 1.2026, § 3, 1/27/26.)
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