§ 8.22.330. Purpose.  


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  • The purpose of this Chapter is to defend and nurture the stability of housing and neighborhoods in the city of Oakland by protecting tenants against arbitrary, unreasonable, discriminatory, or retaliatory evictions, thereby maintaining diversity in Oakland neighborhoods and communities while recognizing the rights of rental property owners. This chapter is intended to address housing problems in the city of Oakland so as to preserve the public health, safety, and welfare, and to advance the housing policies of the city with regard to low and fixed income persons, people of color, students, and those needing special protections, such as long-term elderly and disabled tenants.

(Ord. 12537 § 1 (part), 2003)