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 Enters “Transition Period” of Eviction Moratorium Ramp-Down Registration Fees for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Berkeley City Council Places End Dates on COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium Notice of Public Hearing on Possible Increase of Registration Fees More News Rent Board Housing Counselor Email: rent@cityofberkeley.info Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT)