RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, February 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCE AND TELECONFERENCE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), City Council Resolution 70,030-N.S., and City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board (Rent Board) Resolution 21-29,…
Security deposit payments
- Starting July 1, 2024, many landlords may only charge one month's rent for unfurnished and furnished units
- Starting July 1, 2024, landlords who own only two rental properties with no more than four residential units total can charge up to two months' rent for furnished and unfurnished units if ownership is held by a natural…
Give at least 30 days’ written notice of move-out
- A landlord does not have to return a security deposit, or any part of it, until all original tenants have permanently moved out. The last original tenant to leave must give at least 30 days' written notice that they will be leaving.
- Your landlord must offer a walk-through inspection during the last two weeks of your…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, March 17, 2022 7:00 p.m. PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCE AND TELECONFERENCE Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), City Council Resolution 70,030-N.S., and City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board (Rent Board) Resolution 21-29, this…
We strongly urge landlords and tenants to get legal advice before filing an eviction action or contesting an eviction attempt. Rent Board housing counselors can help you understand your rights and responsibilities, but are prohibited from providing legal advice regarding eviction proceedings.Eviction noticeThe property owner must first give the tenant a written notice. There are…
Elected Rent Stabilization Board (Rent Board) commissioners have a four-year term of office and, if re-elected, generally serve a maximum of two terms or eight years. Commissioners appointed to fill a vacant Rent Board seat may serve the remainder of the vacating commissioner's term plus two four-year terms if they are subsequently elected and re-elected.For more information about individual Rent…
Tenants and landlords should check with our office to see if the unit is covered by the eviction protections in the Rent Ordinance. If the unit is covered, Berkeley landlords must follow both state and local law in order to evict.Evictions are complex, and a landlord’s failure to follow certain procedures may result in the tenant prevailing in the case and possibly being awarded substantial…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDspecial Meetingfriday, october 10, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CAPUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION.For in-person attendees, face coverings or masks that cover both the nose and the mouth are encouraged. If you are feeling…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, OCTOBER 16, 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 meetings…