Effective June 23, 2023, Sunnyvale's Tenant Protections Program (TPP) provides support for renters. The program strengthens relocation support and provides renters the right to a lease. The program is part of the 2020 Housing Strategy. Program highlights include:
For Renters
- If your landlord evicts you for no fault, you could get two months of rent to help you move.
- Your landlord is required to offer a yearlong lease before offering a lease of shorter term.
- You have the right to ask for different lease length terms.
For Landlords
Landlords, you must:
Notice Requirements
Landlords must provide notice in writing to tenants of their rights under the TPP. Landlords, you must:
- Provide a lease addendum or a written notice signed by the tenant.
- Display a posting summarizing the TPP and the California Tenant Protections Act of 2019. The poster must be in a noticeable area where all tenants can easily see and read it.
To meet both the lease addendum and posting requirements, use our sample notice:
Tenant Protections Program Sample Notice
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