Housing counselors can help you understand the rights and responsibilities outlined on this page, but cannot provide legal advice. In addition, Rent Board staff cannot provide technical assistance regarding forming and maintaining tenant associations.Properties Subject to the Tenant Right to OrganizeThe right to organize applies to tenants who live in properties that:

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Rent ceiling increasesRent ceilings may be increased by annual general adjustments or by amounts granted in petition for rent increase or decrease. California law requires a landlord to give a 30-day notice of rent increase if the increase is 10% or less of the current rent, and a 90-day notice for an increase of more than 10%.Annual General Adjustment (AGA)Each…

OverviewFor units fully covered by the Rent Ordinance, all housing services included in the base rent ceiling are considered regulated housing services and shall continue to be provided to tenants in the manner in which they were previously…

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 2010 FIFTH STREET, UNIT 260, BERKELEY, CA 94710 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…

Our Rent Board Petitions page has information on the petitions and hearings process. FILING RULES Filing rules went into effect on June 16, 2025The…

Recent Rent Board Regulation changesRegulation 525, 1205, 1210 and 1242 - Adopted to permit service of petitions and notices by email, aligning the regulations with current practices and improving accessibility. The amendments also remove certain mailing requirements and establish guidelines for email service, including verification of valid email addresses. Dated March 23, 2026…

At its March 5, 2026 Regular Meeting, the Rent Board set FY 2026-27 annual registration fees for Fraternities and Sororities for the Summer Rental Period During the 2026/2027 Fiscal Year. The fee is $120.If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Staff Attorney Ollie Ehlinger via email at OEhlinger@berkeleyca.gov or by phone…

REGISTRATION FORMSIf you’re unsure whether you need registration forms for fully covered or partially covered units, you may wish to review our Registration pages. Registration Forms for Fully Covered/Rent-Controlled Units…

RENT STABILIZATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM – 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702TELECONFERENCE LOCATION – 2010 FIFTH STREET, APT. 260, BERKELEY, CA 94710 Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with Government Code Section…

In Berkeley, there are many kinds of rental units, including single-family homes, duplexes, apartment buildings, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and rooming houses. The Rent Ordinance applies to most of these rental units and establishes four core rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords: rent control; registration requirements for property owners; just causes for eviction; and…