Resident Satisfaction Survey results are intended to provide reliable data that can be drawn upon for priority setting and to understand trends in public opinion about life in Hayward and the performance of City government in meeting the needs and expectations of community members., About the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey, The 2025 Hayward Resident Satisfaction Survey marks the City’s first survey since the adoption of district-based elections. To reflect this transition, the City has expanded the survey sample to include 1,200 residents—200 from each of the six new Council districts. Survey Design and Methodology For the 2025 Resident Satisfaction Survey, the City partnered with a public opinion research firm to…, 2025 Survey Results, City Council Presentation, Past Survey Results, 2021:, Survey Results, City Council Presentation, 2019: , Survey Results, City Council Presentation, 2016:, Survey Results, City Council Presentation
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Invest in community-based crime response and enforcement models Strengthen emergency preparedness Invest in cleanliness and blight reduction Implement community enrichment Active public spaces Invest in community-wide internet access Strengthen justice and belonging, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the projects list, Enhance Community Safety and Quality of Life, Enhance Community Safety and Quality of Life, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Support Safe and Clean Neighborhoods, Invest in Community-Centered Crime Response and Enforcement Models, Q1, Continue to implement and measure the HEART Pilot Program ✦ , CM, FD, PD, Q2, Implement the recommendations from the Dispatch Assessment ✦ , CM, FD, PD, Q3, Conduct an assessment of the Jail and other Community Services Office , PD, Q4, Seek an implement CALEA accreditation for the Police Department , PD, Q5, Conduct an analysis of the Community Advisory Panel for the Police Department , CM, PD, Q6, Enhance background checks for gun ownership and gun storage rules , PD, Q7, Provide a report in coordination around human trafficking, truancy, and child abuse , PD, Strengthen Emergency Preparedness, Planning, and Response, , Q8, Update comprehensive Emergency Management Plan , FD, Q9, Reestablish the Hazardous Materials Response Team and research funding options for equipment , FD, Q10, Explore solutions for ambulance transfer , FD, Invest in Cleanliness and Blight Reduction, , Q11, Roll out permanent illegal dumping prevention program ✦ , MS, Q12, Engage owners of vacant building properties to encourage activation, starting in the downtown, and enforce against owners of empty storefronts , CM, DS, Q13, Finalize community preservation ordinance to combat blight and enhance neighborhood livability ✦ , DS, Q14, Create an analysis of the staffing and funding needs to create a public art program , CM, Q15, Expanding litter collection services (like the Downtown Streets Team) to pick up litter through the City , PW, MS, Support Vibrant Communities, Implement Community Enrichment and Social Support Programming, , Q16, Continue to provide educational, cultural, and social support programs at the Hayward Library ✦ Education Focus Project , LB, Q17, Continue to provide family support programs through the Youth and Family Services Bureau ✦ Education Focus Project , PD, Q18, Continue to implement Hayward's People's Budget projects , CM, Q19, Continue to work with HARD on understandiing recreational programs through the Master Lease , CM, Activate Public Spaces, , Q20, Design and install Heritage Plaza Art pieces to honor indigenous and Russell City Heritage ✦ , CM, LB, Q21, Work with partners to design programming for the future Stack Center Community Event Plaza Education Focus Project , CM, LB, Q22, Increase the access to community meeting rooms and faclities across the city by collaborating with HUSD and HARD to have 2-3 campuses open for public use , LB, Invest in Community-Wide Internet Infrastructure and Access, , Q23, Continue to provide internet connected devices and hotspots through the Library Education Focus Project , LB, Q24, Work with partners to identify funding for a strategic plan for broadband , CM, IT, PW, Strengthen Justice and Belonging, , Q25, Continue to implement an internal racial equity training program ✦ , CM, Q26, Use the Racial Equity Toolkit to implement pilots across departments, and assess and pilot inclusive recruitment, retention, and promotion practices ✦ , CM, Q27, Work with the survivors and descendants of Russell City to determine appropriate restitution ✦ , CM, How to Read the Projects List, :
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House and support people experiencing homelessness Incentivize housing production for all Protect the affordability of existing housing, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the projects list, Preserve, Protect, and Produce Housing for All, Preserve, Protect, and Produce Housing for All, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Invest in programs to house and support people experiencing homelessness, H1, Support development of St. Regis Behavioral Health Campus to provide health and housing services to people experiencing homelessness and mental health crises ✦ , CM, H2, Continue to oversee operations of the Navigation Center Annex ✦ , CM, H3, Piloting a flexible funding pool for preven ting homelessness, including a shallow subsidy program ✦ , CM, H4, Continue to explore safe parking options along with encampment management ✦ , CM, H5, Leverage partnerships to support acquisitiuon and rehabilitation projects through State Homekey funding ✦ , CM, Incetivize housing production for all, H6, Create objective residential development standards & update zoning regulations to align with the General Plan , DS, H7, Explore Social Impact Bond Program to covert tax-tax-defaulted or vacant and blighted properties into wealth building ownership opportunities ✦ , DS, H8, Continue to create marketing materials to incentive housing production , DS, H9, Continue work on updating the Affordable Housing Ordinance ✦ , DS, H10, Amend the Municipal Code to address Housing Element Actions related to housing for a variety of income levels and housing types , DS, H11, Work with BART to encourage Transit Oriented Development at the two Hayward stations , CM, Protect the affordability of existing housing, H12, Continue to pilot Tenant Relocation Emergency Fund ✦ , DS, H13, Continue to implement the Foreclosure Prevention Program inclusive of loan restructuring, modification, and financial assistance ✦ , DS, H14, Evaluate available funding to issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) , DS, H15, Amend the Municipal Code to establish residential replacement requirements pursuant to State Law (AB 1397) , DS, H16, Provide creative financing like down payment assistance to help more buyers get unrestricted deed properties , DS, How to read the projects list, :
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Reduce greenhouse gases and dependency on fossil fuels Promote a circular economy Mitigate climate crisis impacts through resilient design, emphasizing frontline communities, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the project list, Confront Climate Crisis & Champion Environmental Justice, Confront Climate & Champion Environmental Justice, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Reduce Greenhouse Gases and Dependency on Fossil Fuels, C1, Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted GHG Roadmap (Climate Action Plan) , PW, C2, Continue to collaborate with Ava Community Energy to provide public EV charging facilities , PW, C3, Present a plan EV charging for city facilities to CIC (for fleet and employee commuters) , MS, C4, Continue to transition City facilities from natural gas to electric, with a focus on HVAC systems , MS, C5, Explore a partnership with Ava to offer incentives to purchase electric appliances to encourage community members make the transition from gas to electric , PW, C6, Improve e-bike adoption through the creation of an e-bike rebate program and ensuring that electric transit infrastructure such as EV chargers also serve e-bike and not just electric cars , PW, Reduce waste by promoting a circular economy, C7, Continue to indentify opportunities for compost hubs and other distribution mechanisms for compost in Hayward , PW, C8, Continue to partner with Alameda County All In Eats to encourage food recovery , CM, Mitigate climate crisis impacts through resilient design and community engagement, C9, Prepare an ordinance to create smoke-free multifamily housing , DS, C10, Plant 1,500 trees annually, directly and in partnership with community groups ✦ , MS, C11, Update Tree Preservation Ordinance , DS, MS, C12, Implement Year 1 Programs from the adopted General Plan Environmental Justice Element, with a focus on mitigating the impact on frontline communities ✦ , PW, C13, Work with HASPA partners to seek grant funding to implement the Shoreline Master Plan, and provide an update to Council , DS, C14, Continue to pursue water conservation measures like increasing recycled water supplies , PW, How to read the project list:,
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Invest in multi-modal transportation Invest in City-Owned facilities & property Invest in water supplies, sanitation & sewers, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the project list, Invest in Infrastructure, Invest in Infrastructure, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation, N1, Continue to implement major corridor traffic calming initiatives , PW, N2, Develop a micro-mobility policy (eBikes, eScooters) , PW, N3, Complete construction of Mission Boulevard phase 3 , PW, N4, Implement Safe Routes for School, with a focus Cesar Chavez and Palma Ceia ✦ Education Focus Project , PW, N5, Implement six intersections for Safe Route for Seniors in the downtown area , PW, N6, Continue to add approximate 10 miles of bike lanes annually, with a focus on protected bike lanes and intersections that have high traffic/incidents , PW, N7, Work with AC Transit to beautify bus shelters and construct more seating at bus stops to improve the ridership experience , PW, N8, Evaluate the alternatives to the Downtown Loop , PW, Invest in City Facilities & Property, N9, Continue to identify opportunities for compost hubs and other distribution mechanisms for compost in Hayward Education Focus Project , PW, N10, Continue to partner with Alameda County All In Eats to encourage food recovery , CM, N11, Complete Jackson Corridor landscape beautification. Replace and relocate the existing monument gateway sign located on Jackson Street and Silva Avenue , MS, PW, N12, Continue City parking lot upgrades, with a focus on parking lots 7, 8, and 11 , PW, N13, Continue Corporation Yard safety upgrades (ARPA project) , MS, PW, N14, Continue upgrades to Fleet facilities (ARPA project) , MS, N15, Continue upgrades to Animal Control facilities (ARPA project) , MS, PD, PW, N16, Provide CIC a need assessment/preliminary feasibility report on a new Corporation Yard , MS, PW, N17, Provide CIC a needs assessment/preliminary feasibility report on a new Police Building, including a funding mechanism , CM, MS, PW, PD, N18, Create a preliminary concept plan for the Weekes Library to be eligible for potential grants ✦ Education Focus Project , LB, MS, PW, Invest in Water Supplies, Sanitation Infrastructure & Storm Sewers, N19, Replace an average of 2.5 miles of water pipelines annually , PW, N20, Replace an average of 2.5 miles of sewer pipelines annually , PW, N21, Design Water Pollution Control Facility Phase II upgrade , PW, N22, Develop a Recycled Water Master Plan , PW, N23, Implement Sustainable Groundwater Plan , PW, How to read the project list:,
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Invest inbusiness support services Create thriving commercial corridors Grow workforce development pipelines Strategically dispose of City property, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the project list, Grow the Economy, Grow the Economy, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Invest in Multi-Modal Transportation, E1, Work with the CEDC to identify priority sites and review concept plans, including downtown sites and Southland Mall , CM, E2, Complete remaining "Restaurant Relaunch" and façade program , CM, E3, Continue to partner with DSAL to build and launch the commercial kitchen incubator program at the Stack Center , CM, Invest in City Facilities & Property, E4, Continue to roll out the Downtown District Activation pilot program which includes performance art , CM, E5, Final Sidewalk Vendor Ordinance and provide a training on how to apply for a business license ✦ , DS, E6, Provide an informational report to Council on older ordinances that may have an adverse impact on our local economy (such as the Cabaret Ordinance, the Alcohol ration, and Happy Hour), and offer recommendations to update them , CM, DS, Invest in Water Supplies, Sanitattion Infrastructure & Storm Sewers, E7, Provide cradle to career educational programs for all ages through cross-agency pathways, in partnership with the Hayward Promise Neighborhoods ✦ Education Focus Project , LB, E8, Design and implement the ARPA Tuition Assistance program and job fair series with CSUEB, Chabot, EAROP and Hayward employers ✦ Education Focus Project , CM, E9, Continue the Fire Career Pathway Program with ROP and Chabot, and host 17 student fire fighters annually Education Focus Project , FD, E10, Continue the IT Department's internship program Education Focus Project , IT, E11, Collaborate with Hayward's educational institutions to streamline and amplify partner communications and achievements Education Focus Project , CM, E12, Develope recommendations for encouraging development of worker-cooperatives in Hayward Education Focus Project , CM, FN, Strategically Dispose of City Property, E13, Continue to work on Route 238 Corridor lands disposition and development , CM, E14, Release solicitation for City Center disposition and development , CM, E15, Study the options for disposing of Sucessor Agency parcels on Mission Blvd. , CM, How to read the project list, :
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Strengthen fiscal sustainability Streamline customer service & access Strengthen retention & recruitment, View a PDF Copy of the Project List, , How to read the project list, Strengthen Organizational Health, Strengthen Organizational Health, Racial Equity Focus Project Racial Equity Focus Project Education Focus Project Education Focus Project PROJECTS Y1 Y2+ DEPARTMENTS, Strengthen Fiscal Sustainability and Transparency, R!, Hold a work session with the Council to provide an overview of the updated General Fund Long Range Financial model , FN, R2, Expand financial transparency and data sharing through platforms like OpenGov , FN, R3, Prioritize Hayward's involvement in the creation of a Public Bank , FN, Strengthen and Streamline Customer Service and Access, R4, Conduct a language access assessment ✦ , CM, R5, Conduct a post-COVID assessment of on-line and in-person customer service needs, including Access Hayward , CM, R6, Assess hybrid meeting model for Boad and Commissions and explore options to add additional meeting locations with hybrid capacity , CM, IT, R7, DEvelopment system and having more informational updates outline , CM, Strengthen Employee Engagement, Professional Development, and Retention, R8, Develop talent acquisition plan for citywide and critical positions ✦ , HR, R9, Audit existing policies and HR processes fir compliance including areas for revision and general enhancement , HR, R10, Develop a citywide compensation philosophy with internal benchmarks in alignment with the comparator marketplace , HR, R11, Implement 360 evaluations for all department heads and simultaneously implement executive coaching , HR, CM, Invest in a Safe Work Environment, R12, Conduct a workplace safety assessment for all workplace locations and implement phased improvements , HR, PD, FR, MS, R13, DEvelop the Police Department's Wellness program , PD, Optimize Access to Workforce Technology, R14, Ensure up to date technologies and processes including the City's procurement system by optimizing ERP solution through use of different modules , FN, IT, R15, Implement an IT Governance workgroup to ensure business alignment with technology solutions , IT, How to read the project list, :
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Is my unit subject to the Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO)?, Yes. All rental units are subject to noticing requirements and most rental units are subject to harassment and retaliation protections, just cause for eviction, and prohibition of discrimination related to source of income. About half of rental units in the City of Hayward are subject to the City’s rent increase limits. See individual sections of the, Residential Rental Stabilization Ordinance, for more information about the exemptions that apply. To determine if you have a Covered Rental Unit and which tenant protections outlined in the RRSO apply, please look up your unit by address or APN number in the, Rent Review Database, . Please be aware that some units that are not subject to the City’s Rent increase limit may be subject to the rent increase limit in the, California Tenant Protection Act, and you are responsible to determining if State housing provisions apply to your unit. Please see, Housing is Key, website for more information., Is my unit rent-controlled by the City?, The, Residential Rent Stabilization & Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO), describes the criteria for Covered Rental Units (e.g., units that are rent controlled under RRSO). Broadly, Covered Rental Units were built before July 1, 1979 and are multi-unit properties. There are a few major exceptions to this that would make a unit built before July 1, 1979 not covered under the Rent Increase Threshold section of the Ordinance: Single unit properties that are exempt due to…, Rent Review Database, . Please be aware that some units that are not subject to the City’s Rent increase limit may be subject to the rent increase limit in the, California Tenant Protection Act, and you are responsible to determining if State housing provisions apply to your unit. Please see, Housing is Key, website for more information., If my unit is covered by the City’s rent increase limits, how much can I increase rent?, Landlords can increase rent on an occupied Covered Rental Unit once in a 12-month period based on the following reasons:, Annual rent increase:, A landlord may increase a tenant’s rent once in a 12-month period by 5% or less of the tenant’s current rent;, Banked Rent Increase:, “Banked or Banking” refers to annual rent increases (up to 5%) not charged to the tenant. Any year since 2018 that the landlord did not increase the rent, would be considered a banked rent increase. The landlord can charge the banked rent increase in the future years with the annual increase. The total rent increase (annual increase plus the banked rent increase) may be 10% or less of the tenant’…, Capital Improvement Pass-Through:, Half of capital improvement costs may be charged to the tenant to cover a portion of the landlord’s cost for improvements that benefit the tenant. The improvements must be completed and paid for by the landlord before they can charge the tenant., The amount of the increase must be approved by the City., The landlord must ask for approval from the City within 24 months of completing the work. The increase cannot be more than 10% of the tenant’s current rent (including annual rent and banking increase applied). The City’s approval must be attached to the rent increase notice that includes a capital improvement pass-through. This is not considered a rent increase. The increase must be removed after…, Fair Return Rent Increase:, Rents can be increased above 5% if it is necessary for a landlord to cover costs and get a fair return on their investment, as defined in the RRSO, . The landlord can request City approval through the rent review process. Through this process, the landlord will have to provide evidence to justify the rent increase. If the landlord does not get approval, the tenant can request rent review and the landlord will have to provide evidence to justify the increase. Tenants in Covered Rental Units can file a, petition, disputing any rent increase above 5%. The dispute would be resolved during mediation or arbitration., How much can I raise the rent following a vacancy?, Rent increases following a vacancy depend on the nature of the vacancy. Rent Increase after Non-Voluntary Vacancies: Landlords can increase rent up to 5% of previous tenant’s rent following a landlord-initiated termination of tenancy or eviction. The 12-month period does not apply. Rent Increase after Voluntary Vacancies: Landlords can set initial rent without limitation. The 12-month period does…, What is the process for obtaining City review and approval for a rent increase over 5% that is related to an increase in rent related to Capital Improvement or a Fair Return?, Landlords must submit petitions to the Rent Review Office and receive approval prior to increasing rent for capital improvement pass-throughs or fair returns. To file for a capital improvement pass-through, you must submit a, Landlord Petition, and, Capital Improvement Schedule A Form, . To file a fair return increase, you must submit a, Fair Return Schedule B Form, along with the Landlord petition., If I increase the parking fee or add charges for other services, is that a rent increase?, Yes. A rent increase is any additional rent requested by the Landlord from the Tenant. This includes any increase in housing service costs or a reduction in housing services. Housing services include insurance, repairs, replacement, maintenance, painting, lighting, heat, water, elevator service, laundry facilities, janitorial service, garbage removal, furnishings, parking, security service, and/…, petition, utility cost pass-throughs if they exceed 1% of the tenant’s rent and the landlord has not provided supporting documentation to the tenant., What if my tenant disputes a rent increase?, Under Hayward’s Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO), tenants in Covered Rental Units can, petition, to dispute rent increases above 5%, improper notices, excessive utility charges, or reductions in housing services. Landlords may file petitions to raise rent above the allowed threshold or to pass through capital improvement costs. After a petition is filed, tenants must first attempt a “meet and confer” with the landlord. If unresolved, the case goes to voluntary mediation. If mediation fails…, landlord carries the burden of proof, to justify rent increases or charges. The arbitrator makes a decision based on the preponderance of evidence, which becomes final after 30 days. If the decision favors the landlord, the tenant must pay any approved increases. If it favors the tenant, the landlord must refund overcharges, or the tenant may deduct them from future rent., What do I do if my tenant can’t pay rent?, For immediate access to housing and community resources, we recommend contacting 211, a free and confidential service that connects residents with a wide range of local support, including: Rental assistance programs Emergency shelter and housing referrals Food, utilities, and other basic needs resources Support for seniors, people with disabilities, and families in need, How to contact 211:, By phone: Dial 2-1-1 or visit, https://211.org/, to search for services in your area. If your tenant is unable to make rent payments, you can refer them to several back rental assistance., Echo Housing, also assists with processing emergency applications for Seasons of Sharing. For individuals who do not meet the criteria for, Seasons of Sharing, , the, Housing & Emergency Lodging Program (HELP), may offer tenants with rental relief. Prior to filing in small claims court, we encourage you to negotiate a repayment plan with your tenant. You should seek legal counsel for further assistance for non-payment of rent. While the City cannot provide legal advice, landlords may consult private attorneys or nonprofit legal organizations for guidance: LawHelpCA – Landlord/Tenant Resources:, https://www.lawhelpca.org/issues/housing, California Apartment Association (CAA):, https://caanet.org/, How much can I increase utility costs?, A landlord can only charge tenants for utility costs (like water or electricity) using a shared ratio utility billing system (“RUBS”) if it is clearly written into the lease. Tenants cannot be charged more than their portion of the actual utility costs for the building, based on how those costs are divided under the RUBS system. These utility charges are not considered part of the rent. Within…, How much can I increase rent if my tenant receives Section 8/HCV?, The City does not administer the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program. For questions about rent increases for tenants who receive Housing Choice Vouchers, please contact the, Housing Authority of Alameda County, at (510) 538-8876., What information am I required to provide a new tenants to be in compliance with the RRSO?, Form Covered Rental Unit Rental Unti Notice of the RRSO X Notice of Increase in Governmental Utility Costs (see questions above for more information on this notice) X Notice of Just Cause Protections and Prohibition of Retaliatory Evictions and Harassment against Tenants (included in the Notice of the RRSO) X X Notice of the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance X X, *Please note that additional requirements by state law still apply in addition to the requirements for the RRSO, If a landlord doesn’t give a tenant the required notices or information under the RRSO, they can’t charge the tenant a rent increase—even if it would normally be allowed. This also means the landlord can’t use that rent increase to try to evict the tenant or take them to court for unpaid rent. However, the landlord can fix this mistake by giving the proper notice or information before trying to…, What information am I required to provide to the City of Hayward?, The following must be supplied to the Rent Review Office for ALL units: Copies of Rent Increase Notices Copies of Termination Notices (e.g., cure/pay or quit notices) including notices to the tenants about their right to relocation assistance, if applicable. All notices can be mailed or emailed to the Rent Review Office (777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541 or, rental.notifications@hayward-ca.gov, ) and must be submitted within 30 calendar days of informing the tenant., What do I need to know about selling a property that currently has a tenant in it?, The City of Hayward has, just cause protections for evictions, . Additionally, State Law ensures that tenants who have a rental agreement have the right to remain through the end of the rental agreement under the same terms and conditions (see, California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants and Landlords Rights and Responsibilities, ). To ensure that you remain in compliance with local and State law, you should contact an attorney for guidance prior to selling a property that is currently occupied by a tenant(s)., How do I evict a tenant?, You must follow Hayward and State law regarding evictions. Before starting the eviction process, we recommend you consult an attorney. The City of Hayward cannot provide legal advice. Landlords can contact the, Alameda County Bar Association, or the, East Bay Rental Housing Association, for referrals. You must give tenants a written notice of termination of tenancy. In Hayward, landlords must list the reason for an eviction and it must be one of, 16 just cause reasons, . If you do not state the reason for eviction, your tenant can use this as defense against the eviction. If the reason for the eviction is a “no fault eviction”, the landlord may be required to pay, permanent or temporary relocation assistance, . Landlords must also file a copy of the notice to terminate tenancy with the City, which can be submitted via email to, Rental.Notifications@hayward-ca.gov, . Review the, Alameda County Court self-help page, for additional information on the eviction process., As a landlord, what fees are associated with my rental unit(s)?, Landlord are required to pay two fees. Landlords are responsible for paying the annual, Residential Rent Stabilization and Tenant Protection Ordinance (RRSO) Administration Fee, . This fee supports the cost of administration for the ordinance, including staffing and the cost of mediation and arbitration, as well as educational workshops and resources for both landlords and tenants. Landlords must pay the RRSO fee annually. Landlords are responsible for paying the annual, Residential Rental Inspection Program (RRIP), Administration Fee. For more information, please visit the Code Enforcement Division webpage or contact, rentalinspectionprogram@hayward-ca.gov, or call (510) 583-4143. Landlords may have additional, business license fees, . Please contact Revenue Division to learn more about business license fees., Can my tenants rent to other people who are not on the lease?, This depends on the rental agreement with your tenant. Please also see guidance from the State on subleases and assignments in, California Tenants: A Guide to Residential Tenants and Landlords Rights and Responsibilities, . If you are concerned about tenants not on the original lease, you should consult an attorney to understand your rights., When do I have to pay relocation assistance to my tenants?, There are three kinds of relocation assistance as detailed in the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance: permanent relocation assistance, temporary relocation assistance, and relocation assistance due to a governmental agency’s order to vacate. Landlords must pay, permanent relocation assistance, with tenants face no-fault evictions. Landlords must pay, temporary relocation assistance, to provide financial help to tenants who cannot stay in their rental unit for a temporary time because the landlords must make substantial repairs to the unit. Landlords must pay, relocation assistance due to a governmental agency’s order, to vacate for tenants who cannot stay in their rental unit because of health and safety violations. In some cases, tenants may need to leave the unit for repairs, but landlords are not required to make temporary relocation payments. This happens if a governmental agency determines that: The damage was caused by natural disasters. Examples include a fire, flood, or earthquake. The tenant or their…, Ordinance, and Hayward’s, tenant relocation assistance webpage, .
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Situated at the region’s geographic center, Hayward is where the Bay Area’s major light and heavy rail, freeway and transit networks come together to directly tie the city to other Bay Area cities and counties, the region’s top universities and research campuses, its main sports and entertainment venues, its commercial air and maritime ports and the cultural, industrial and vita-culture centers…, East Bay Regional Park District’s, Hayward Regional Shoreline and, Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District's, numerous parks and hiking trails. And, in the evenings, checking out the city’s diverse culinary scene., STAY, Safe, budget-friendly, and accessible. Hayward is the perfect place to stay., PLAY, Everything is within easy reach from the Heart of the Bay. See our playlist below to learn how to get around the Bay Area easily from Hayward., EAT, Hayward's culinary scene is as diverse as its residents. See some of the most popular restaurants that hosted special menus during Hayward Restaurant Month below:
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What is Dial-A-Story?, Free Available from any phone Weekly recorded stories featuring expert children’s librarians and storytellers A mix of fairy tales, folk tales, rhymes, and stories highlighting diverse experiences, Hear a Story Right Now, Call, (510) 901-4343, to hear this week's story.
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