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Holiday Closure: The Rent Board will be closed on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.

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UPDATED - Rent Board Holiday Office Closure

The Rent Board office will be closed to the public for the holidays from December 22, 2025 - January 2, 2026.

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2026 AGA Published and the 2025 Security Deposit Interest Payment Due Soon

Understanding the 2026 AGA and the required annual security deposit interest payment due to most tenants.

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2026 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments

Annual increases for owner move-in and Ellis Act eviction relocation assistance payments go into effect January 1, 2026. 

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Renting in a Sanctuary City

What to know about tenant rights, landlord obligations, and City staff response under California State Law and Berkeley's Sanctuary City policies.

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Rent Board Amends Regulations Impacting Tenant Associations

Tenant Associations can now bring Individual Rent Adjustment Petitions for property-wide defects on behalf of all tenants. Tenant employees and owner occupied units no longer count towards the required threshold to establish a Tenant Association.

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Berkeley Rent Board Launches Official Social Media Channels

Tenants and landlords can now stay informed about their housing rights, responsibilities, and resources on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Youtube. 

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New Petition Filing Rules

New filing rules for Rent Board hearings go into effect on June 16, 2025

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Registration Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26

The Rent Registry portal is open for the FY 2025-26 registration cycle and registration fees are due Tuesday, July 1!