Dwellings

Episode 25: Eviction Prevention Programs in San Jose

Episode Summary

The Housing Department’s Rent Stabilization Program oversees the City's rental housing ordinances as well as numerous eviction prevention programs. These programs help tenants and landlords involved in potential eviction cases navigate the process and connect them with resources that may help the parties avoid evictions. Nobody wins when tenants are unable to remain housed. Tune in to find out what the City is doing to reduce the number of evictions and increase housing stability for the betterment of our entire community.

Episode Notes

• Visit our page to learn more about the Rent Stabilization Program
• Received a Notice to Vacate? Understand what they mean on ourUnderstand Eviction Procedures
• Eviction Help Center
• Sacred Heart Community Service – Rental Assistance
• Unlawful Detainer - If the tenant does not voluntarily move out after the landlord has properly given the required notice to the tenant, the landlord can begin the court eviction process. In order to evict the tenant, the landlord must file an unlawful detainer lawsuit in Superior Court in the county where the rental unit is located and then properly serve you with a summons and a copy of the unlawful detainer complaint.