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

Lomita's code: No eviction because of the conversion for at least 180 days after the tentative map is approved. (§ 11-2.378); Twice the average monthly rent for the 6 months before the tentative map was filed. (Any tenant who moves out after the city council approves the tentative map.) (§ 11-2.378).

Condo conversions in Lomita: the local rules

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Notice to tenants	No eviction because of the conversion for at least 180 days after the tentative map is approved. § 11-2.378 · code text No eviction shall occur as a result of conversion for at least one hundred eighty (180) days after the approval of a tentative map. At least 60 days before the tentative map is filed. Applies: Notice of intent to convert, before the map is filed. § 11-2.376 · code text The California Subdivision Map Act (Government Code § 66427.1) requires that all tenants be notified by first class mail at least sixty (60) days prior to the filing of a tentative map. At least 10 days before the public hearing. Applies: Written notice before the planning commission public hearing. § 11-2.376 · code text Each tenant shall be given written notice of the public hearing at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing before the planning commission. At least 3 days before the hearing date. Applies: A copy of the written staff report to the Planning Commission. § 11-2.376 · code text In addition, a copy of the written staff report to the Planning Commission on the proposed conversion shall be delivered to each tenant of the subject property at least 3 days prior to the hearing date. Within 10 days after a proposed conversion project is approved. Applies: After the planning commission public hearing. § 11-2.376 · code text Each tenant shall receive written notification within ten (10) days of approval of a proposed conversion project. At least 10 days before a public report is filed. Applies: Notice that a public report application will be submitted and the report will be available on request. § 11-2.376 · code text At least ten (10) days prior to the filing of a public report with the department of real estate, each tenant of the proposed conversion project shall receive by first class mail a written notice that an application for a public report will be submitted to the department of real estate and that such report will be available on request. At least 10 days before the city council considers final map approval. Applies: Before a final map is approved. § 11-2.376 · code text Each tenant shall receive written notification by first class mail at least ten (10) days prior to consideration of final map approval for the conversion project by the city council. At least 10 days after the city council approves a final map. Applies: After a final map is approved. § 11-2.376 · code text Each tenant shall receive written notification by first class mail at least ten (10) days after the approval by the city council of a final map for the proposed conversion.
Relocation help	Twice the average monthly rent for the 6 months before the tentative map was filed. Applies: Any tenant who moves out after the city council approves the tentative map. § 11-2.378 · code text The subdivider shall provide financial assistance equal to twice the average monthly rent for the six-month period prior to the filing of the tentative map to any tenant that relocates after the approval of a tentative map by the city council. Total benefits for any tenant cannot exceed $3,000. Applies: The cap rises with the consumer price index from January 1, 2007, to January 1 of the year the final map is submitted. § 11-2.378 · code text The total amount of benefits for any tenant under this section shall not exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000.00), except that such amount shall be increased on a percentage basis as determined by the change in the consumer price index between January 1, 2007, and January 1 of the year in which the final map is submitted for approval.
Tenants' right to buy	At least 90 days from the date the subdivision public report is issued. Applies: Exclusive right to contract to buy the tenant's own unit. § 11-2.376 · code text The right shall run for a period of not less than ninety (90) days from the date of issuance of the subdivision public report, pursuant to Business and Profession Code § 11018.2, unless the tenant gives prior notice of his or her intention not to exercise the right.

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