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Holiday Closure: The Rent Board will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran's Day. 

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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!

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The Registration Fee Pass-Through and Pass-Through Reimbursement Are Ending

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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Berkeley Voters Have Passed Measure BB, the Berkeley Tenant Protection and Right to Organize Act

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

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Important Information on the 2025 AGA, and the Upcoming Annual Security Deposit Interest Payment

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

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UPDATED: Registration Fees Are Due Monday, July 1, 2024

Avoid penalties by paying your fees on time!

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Important Changes to Security Deposit Law

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