State law establishes the processes for terminating a tenancy and eviction. Additional local requirements for owner and qualified relative move-in evictions have been added to the state procedure. We strongly suggest you seek legal advice to perform an owner or qualified relative move-in eviction, or if you receive an eviction notice. Rent Board housing counselors can help explain your rights and…
Under a state law called the Ellis Act (CA Gov. Code Sec. 7060 et seq.), an owner can evict tenants in order to withdraw a rental property from the rental housing market. A local ordinance, Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.77, establishes specific procedures under the state law. We strongly urge you to get legal advice if you are an owner attempting to withdraw a property from the rental market…
information from other city of Berkeley departments related to rental units
- Affordable Housing Resources (includes Below Market Rate (BMR) unit info): Learn how to find and apply for affordable housing. Check the “Related…
resources from other City of Berkeley departments related to rental units
- Rental Housing Safety Program: Information about the program’s annual fee, a rental unit owner’s obligation to perform annual safety inspections, and proactive…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, DECEMBER 18, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, January 15, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CAPublic participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDREGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET BERKELEY, CA Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section 54953 and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in…
On April 14, 2020, Berkeley City Council passed the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance (BMC 13.106). An overview of the ordinance is available below. Please review the Ordinance for more specific details related to your property or tenancy.It is unlawful to do any of the following with regard to current or prospective tenants
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- The elected Rent Board has formed and maintains a number of committees with specific subject matter focus. Most committees meet monthly with ad hoc committees meeting on an as-needed basis. For information on each committee’s scope, membership and to view past agenda materials, please visit the committee’s…
Fully covered residential rental units have a “lawful rent ceiling” The lawful rent ceiling is the maximum amount of rent that a landlord can charge for the use or occupancy of the unit. When a new tenancy begins, the initial rent (also called base rent), establishes the lawful rent ceiling. The base rent includes all housing services provided when that rent was established. The…