Community Outreach
The Berkeley Rent Board’s Public Information Unit carries out the agency’s outreach efforts through workshops and webinars, providing information at community events and more.
Housing counselors offer workshops and webinars on a wide range of topics each year. Counselors also participate in local events around Berkeley and offer events for the CAL community. See our calendar of upcoming events for more information. Interested in requesting a presentation by the Berkeley Rent Board’s public information unit for your organization? Reach out to us using the contact information to the right.
Past Webinar Videos
Tenant Rights Presentation on Fair Chance Housing Ordinance (video pending)
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Location: Virtual Event
Prospective tenants looking to rent housing in Berkeley cannot have their criminal history considered as part of the rental application. The Fair Chance Ordinance, administered by the Berkeley Rent Board, helps to ensure that prospective renters are protected.
Fair Chance Ordinance Webinar for Housing Providers (video pending)
Monday, May 9, 2022
Location: Virtual Event
The Berkeley Fair Chance Housing Ordinance was passed in March 2020 and prevents the use of criminal background checks in rental housing advertising, applications, decisions, or evictions. Please join us for an overview of your rights and responsibilities as a housing provider when screening prospective tenants under this Ordinance.
COVID-19 Updates/Local & State Laws Related to Rental Housing
Monday, November 15, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
While tenant eviction protections under state law expired at the end of September 2021, Berkeley’s local eviction moratorium remains in place until City Council lifts the local State of Emergency. What are the protections under the local eviction moratorium? What are the court’s emergency rules regarding evictions? What is the state of affairs with emergency rental assistance? What happens when the Berkeley eviction moratorium ends? A Rent Board staff attorney will lead this presentation.
Security Deposits: Rights and Responsibilities
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
This web seminar is designed for Berkeley tenants and landlords. We will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the use of security deposits; security deposit interest; and resolving security deposit disputes.
Evictions in Berkeley
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Facilitated by a Rent Board staff attorney; this webinar is a must for any landlord who wants to understand evictions in Berkeley. This webinar will cover state and local eviction laws, including the Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance and owner move-in evictions.
Landlord 101
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Are you a new landlord or are you considering purchasing rental property in Berkeley? Please join us for an overview of your rights and responsibilities, including rent control guidelines, tenant screening, repair issues, and security deposits.
Lease-Breaking Webinar
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Landlords and tenants have important rights and responsibilities in a lease breaking scenario. Join us for an overview of the relevant laws and best practices when a tenant needs to break a lease.
Rent Board Registration 101/Registering your Berkeley Rental Property Webinar
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Registering a rental unit in Berkeley includes paying a registration fee, updating tenancy information and more. This webinar with our Registration staff will help landlords understand our online registration portal, the registration process and important forms and deadlines related to this process.
Measure MM Webinar
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Berkeley voters passed Measure MM in the November 2020 election. Join us for an overview of how this measure impacts registration, rights, and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
Buying and Selling Rental Property in Berkeley Webinar
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
This webinar is designed to give all property sale stakeholders (landlords, tenants, and realtors) an understanding of their rights and responsibilities related to property sale. Topics will include showing rental units, transfers of leases and security deposits, buyout agreements and more.
Security Deposits: Rights and Responsibilities Webinar
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
This web seminar is designed for Berkeley tenants and landlords. We will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the use of security deposits; security deposit interest; and resolving security deposit disputes.
Berkeley Rent Control 101 Webinar
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Are you a new tenant or landlord in Berkeley? Please join us for an overview of your rights and responsibilities under the Berkeley Rent Ordinance. Topics include rent levels and rent control, housing services, and security deposits.
