This page contains information that must be regularly updated, and is necessary to complete some less commonly used petition forms. Please see the sections below for the supplemental information necessary to complete the following forms:
- Landlord Schedule G
- Application for…
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QUARTERLY MARKET MEDIAN AND VACANCY REGISTRATION REPORTSMarket median rents for studio to three-bedroom units are calculated based on new tenancy information.
- 2025: Q1 - Q4…
Screening Fee The maximum tenant screening fee for 2026 is $68.96Landlords may use screening fees to obtain information about a prospective tenant like a consumer credit report. Prospective tenants should expect to receive a copy of their credit report within 7 days of receipt by the landlord, a receipt for the fee paid and an itemized list of any out-of-pocket expenses and…
Rent Stabilization boardRegular Meeting Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Apt. 260, Berkeley, CA 94710 and2719 k street, sacramento, ca 95816 Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARDRegular Meeting & public hearing Thursday, march 5, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Unit 260 Berkeley, CA 94710Public participationThis meeting will be conducted in a hybrid model with both in-person and remote participation, and in accordance with…
Rent Stabilization boardRegular Meeting Thursday, June 18, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.School District Board Room – 1231 Addison Street, Berkeley, CA 94702Teleconference Location – 2010 Fifth Street, Apt. 260, Berkeley, CA 94710Public 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…
VACANCY EXCLUSION PERIODS OVERVIEWThere are nine Vacancy Exclusion Periods that do not count towards the Empty Homes Tax 182-day vacancy threshold:
- Building Permit Application Period
- Rehabilitation Period …
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Landlords and tenants can file a variety of petitions with the Rent Board. A petition starts a legal hearing process. After the petition is filed, the Rent Board will schedule a hearing where both sides can present their case with evidence. A hearing examiner will then issue a written decision on whether the claim(s) will be granted or not. Rent Board hearings are similar to, but less…