New tenant protection regulations established by Novato City Council.
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What to do next
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Review the Ordinance
Visit the City Clerk's office to read the full text of Ordinance No. 1731.
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Understand Tenant Protections
Familiarize yourself with the new tenant protections and how they may affect you.
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Contact City Clerk
For questions, reach out to Laura McDowall at the City Clerk's office.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ordinance No. 1731?
- It adds tenant protection regulations to the Novato Municipal Code.
- When was the ordinance passed?
- The ordinance was passed on April 28, 2026.
- Where can I find the full text of the ordinance?
- The full text is available in the City Clerk's office and posted publicly.
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Full Notice Text
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVATOACTION ON ORDINANCES – APRIL 28, 2026, MEETING ORDINANCE NO. 1731(Second Reading) ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NOVATO ADDING SECTION 4-17 (“TENANT PROTECTIONS”) TO CHAPTER IV (“BUILDING AND HOUSING”) OF THE NOVATO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH LOCAL REGULATIONS RELATED TO RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES, INCLUDING PROVISIONS ADDRESSING TENANCY TERMINATION STANDARDS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, NOTICE REQUIREMENTS, AND RELATED TENANT PROTECTIONS AYES:CouncilmembersKarkal, Jacobs, O’ConnorNOES:CouncilmembersNoneRECUSE:CouncilmembersEklund, FaracABSENT:CouncilmembersNoneTHE FULL TEXT OF THIS ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND IS POSTED ON THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD AT 922 MACHIN AVE /Laura McDowall/ _____Laura McDowall, City Clerk PUBLISH: May 4, 2026###### May 4, 2026
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