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 The 2023 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.7% The 2024 AGA is 1.9% 2024 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments Berkeley’s Eviction Moratorium Expired on August 31, 2023 More News Rent Board Housing Counselor Email: rent@berkeleyca.gov Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT)
