Rights & Responsibilities

Learn about rights and responsibilities provided by Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance, and common issues that arise for tenants and landlords in Berkeley.

Rent Control 101
Rent Levels (including information on the Annual General Adjustment)
Registration
Security Deposits
Evictions
Leases
Subletting & Replacing Roommates
Sale of Property
Tenant Right to Organize

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