Audit finds SJ tenant protections fall short because city lacks plan to implement them

A CITY POLICY aimed at protecting renters from unjust evictions doesn’t have a clear roadmap for taking action against San Jose property owners who break the law.

The City Auditor’s Office previously examined the policy, which requires landlords to give valid reasons for evicting tenants — but renters claim the city’s rent control policies don’t always work. This sparked another review and recommendations for how the policy can benefit both tenants and property owners. Rent control experts told San José Spotlight they’re surprised by the auditor’s findings.