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Condo conversions in Covina

Covina's own rules on condo conversions, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Covina Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (extracted October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Covina's code says

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  • The subdivider must provide suitable alternate housing at no extra cost to the tenant.
    Applies: Only for tenants whose unit is substantially remodeled or rehabilitated during conversion and is not habitable.
    § 16.12.040 · code text
    The subdivider shall provide suitable alternate housing to tenant households, at no additional cost to the tenant, whose unit undergoes substantial remodeling or rehabilitation during conversion, if the unit being remodeled or rehabilitated is not habitable.
Notice to tenants
  • At least 60 days before applying for the tentative map and conditional use permit.
    Applies: Applies to the notice of intent to convert given to each tenant.
    § 16.12.040 · code text
    a notice of intent to convert shall be delivered by the subdivider to each tenant at least 60 days prior to submitting an application for the tentative map and conditional use permit.
  • Each tenant gets 10 days' written notice.
    Applies: Applies when an application for a public report will be or has been sent to the Department of Real Estate.
    § 16.12.040 · code text
    each tenant shall receive 10 days' written notice that an application for a public report will be or has been submitted to the Department of Real Estate, and that such report will be available on request from the planning department.
  • Each tenant gets written notice within 10 days of final map approval.
    Applies: Applies when the final map for the conversion is approved.
    § 16.12.040 · code text
    each tenant shall receive written notification within 10 days of approval of a final map for the proposed conversion.
  • Written notice of the intent to convert before leasing or renting any unit.
    Applies: Applies to prospective tenants after the tentative map and development plan applications are submitted.
    § 16.12.050 · code text
    After submittal of the tentative map and development plan applications to the city, any prospective tenants shall be notified in writing of the intent to convert prior to leasing or renting any unit.
Tenants' right to buy
  • At least 90 days from the date the subdivision public report is issued.
    Applies: The current tenant's exclusive right to contract to buy their unit.
    § 16.12.040 · code text
    The right shall run for a period of not less than 90 days from the date of issuance of the subdivision public report unless the tenant gives prior written notice of his or her intention not to exercise the right.

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Frequently asked questions

What happens to tenants when a Covina building converts to condos?

Covina's code: The subdivider must provide suitable alternate housing at no extra cost to the tenant. (Only for tenants whose unit is substantially remodeled or rehabilitated during conversion and is not habitable.) (§ 16.12.040); At least 60 days before applying for the tentative map and conditional use permit. (Applies to the notice of intent to convert given to each tenant.) (§ 16.12.040).

General information, not legal advice.

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