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The Rent Board did NOT authorize the registration fee pass-through and pass-through reimbursement program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26. 

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Measure BB changes Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance in several important ways.

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Understanding and implementing the 2025 AGA, and annual security deposit interest payment.

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Avoid penalties by paying your fees on time!

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California has decreased the amount many landlords can charge tenants for security deposits starting July 1.

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We’ve updated the Rent Registry with new resources to make it easier for property owners to register and manage their properties online.

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The Rent Registry portal will open for the FY 2024-25 registration cycle on April 29, and registration fees are due Monday, July 1!

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Information about the Rent Board’s office relocation.