City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties Links to information about City of Berkeley ordinances affecting rental property. Fair Chance Ordinance Tenant Buyout Ordinance Tenant Protection Ordinance Tenant Screening and Application Fees Lease-Breaking Fee Prohibition In this section Laws & Regulations Rent Ordinance & Rent Board Regulations New Laws Affecting Rental Properties City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties Fair Chance Ordinance Tenant Buyout Ordinance Tenant Protection Ordinance Tenant Screening and Application Fees Lease-Breaking Fee Prohibition State Law News Berkeley Rent Board Supports Bill to Stop Skyrocketing Security Deposits Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! The 2022 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.1% The 2023 AGA is 4.4% More News Rent Board Housing Counselor Email: rent@cityofberkeley.info Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT)