Current Berkeley-specific lease requirements:
- Notice of Tenant Protection Ordinance: This disclosure notice…
If a tenant must break their lease (moving out before it expires), the issue of whether the tenant will owe damages to the landlord in the form of unpaid rent may arise. Tenant’s Potential Responsibility for Unpaid Rent and Landlord’s Duty to Mitigate Damages California Civil Code Section 1951.2 is the state law that governs lease breaking. Initially, it should be noted…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, September 15, 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,…
If you are a tenant and have concerns or issues with the fire safety of your building or unit, visit the City’s Fire Prevention page to:
- File a complaint or request a fire safety inspection. You may make an anonymous complaint if you do not wish to identify yourself.
- Learn more about the…
Berkeley Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing The Berkeley City Council adopted Ordinance No. 7,321-N.S. regulating secondhand smoke in all multi-unit residences and common areas. As of May 1, 2014, smoking is prohibited in 100% of multi-unit housing with two or more units (apartments, co-ops, condominiums, common interest developments, etc.). This also includes common areas such as…
Construction and community noiseThe City of Berkeley’s Environmental Health Division oversees Berkeley’s community noise program, which includes construction noise standards. For information on noise limits and to learn how to file a complaint, please see the City’s Noise Standards page.…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, May 19, 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…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, June 16, 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…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, October 20, 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…
RENT STABILIZATION BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, July 21, 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…