Learn about interpretation and translation resources at the Rent Board.
The Berkeley Rent Board provides interpretation and translation to Berkeley tenants and landlords who need access to services in a language other than English. To make access easier, the Rent Board has launched a new Language Access Services webpage that explains how tenants and landlords can request language assistance. This page has been translated into Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.
Since its creation in 1980, the Rent Board has always provided language access services to Berkeley tenants and landlords upon request. By centralizing information on these services in one place, the Rent Board furthers its mission to provide equitable access to all.
An Overview of Language Services at the rent board
The Rent Board provides interpretation (spoken language assistance) for:
- phone calls
- in-person visits
- and virtual appointments
- mediations and hearings
The Rent Board has translated several commonly used forms in selected languages that can be found on our Language Access Services page. We also provide translation upon request for:
- forms
- newsletters
- and Rent Board educational workshop PowerPoint presentations
Additionally, the entirety of the Berkeley Rent Board website can be viewed in any language using the Google Translate button at the bottom of each page.
Please see the new Language Access Services webpage for further details.
