City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties Links to information about City of Berkeley ordinances affecting rental property. Empty Homes Tax 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 Empty Homes Tax Fair Chance Ordinance Tenant Buyout Ordinance Tenant Protection Ordinance Tenant Screening and Application Fees Lease-Breaking Fee Prohibition State Law News 2027 AGA Published and the 2026 Security Deposit Interest Payment Due Soon 2027 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments Rent Board Asks Landlords to Provide Email Addresses in Advance of New Data System Rollout in Late 2027 Berkeley Rent Board to Host Inaugural Landlord Resource Fair on July 22 More News Rent Board Housing Counselor Email: rent@berkeleyca.gov Phone: (510) 981-7368 (RENT) Ext. 1
