Text of Berkeley's Rent OrdinancePDF Copy of the Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance (BMC Chapter 13.76.)Regulations of the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board…
The sale of a property, a foreclosure, or a change in ownership do not constitute just causes for eviction in BerkeleyIn most instances, when a property is sold, the terms of tenancy (including rent levels) will simply transfer to the next owner. It’s imperative that all parties understand the rent control status (if any) of rental units for sale, because that will determine the rules and…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, april 17, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CATeleconference location: 1700 17 Mile Drive, Pebble Beach, CATeleconference location: 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN A HYBRID MODEL WITH BOTH IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE AND VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD REGULAR MEETINGTHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CATeleconference Location – Chome-1-5 Hamadera Ishizuchonishi, Nishi Ward, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, 592-8333, JapanPublic participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with…
QUARTERLY MARKET MEDIAN AND VACANCY REGISTRATION REPORTSMarket median rents for studio to three-bedroom units are calculated based on new tenancy information. Current tenancies are counted and reported by sub-market area.Updated information will be made available as soon as possible.
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The AGA allows landlords to raise rents for most fully covered rental unitsEach year the Berkeley Rent Board passes an Annual General Adjustment (AGA) in October. On January 1, the rent ceilings for most units fully covered by the Rent Ordinance increase by the AGA, which allows landlords to raise rents (with proper notice) up to the new rent ceiling. The AGA is set by taking 65…
Disclaimer: While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the Information provided, the Board is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Therefore, any information provided herein is for reference purposes only. Please contact our staff if you have any questions about a specific tenancy or the rights/responsibilities established by the Berkeley Rent Ordinance..calc-…
While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the Information provided, the Board is not responsible for any errors or omissions. Therefore, any information provided herein is for reference purposes only. Please contact our staff if you have any questions about a specific tenancy or the rights/responsibilities established by the Berkeley Rent Ordinance.The Rent Board has moved to a…
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…