Menlo Park's 12- Month lease ordinance took effect this past Monday, March 6, 2017. City Council unanimously approved the 12-month lease ordinance (Ordinance 1023, Title 8, Chapter 53), Nov. 9, in efforts to minimize displacement and foster stability for landlord and tenant relationships. The ordinance provides current and prospective tenants a one-year lease option for multifamily rental properties of four or more units. By April 5, 2017, tenants must be offered...Click to continue