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.
Webinars
Measure BB: What Landlords Need to Know
Monday, August 18, 2025
Webinar Video
Measure BB made important changes to the Berkeley Rent Ordinance that affect how landlords operate. In this 90-minute webinar, Berkeley Rent Board staff will break down the key updates to registration rules, exemptions, rent control coverage, and how the ordinance applies to different types of units. Attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities under the new law, guidance on compliance, and have ample time for Q&A. Whether you own a single unit or multiple properties, this session will help you stay up to date and avoid costly mistakes.
Measure BB: What Tenants Need to Know
Wednesday August 20, 2025
Webinar Video
Calling all Berkeley tenants! Berkeley’s rental laws changed with Measure BB and those changes may affect you. Join the Berkeley Rent Board staff in this 90-minute webinar to learn what’s new in the law, how it affects your rights as a tenant, and your landlord’s obligations. We’ll cover topics like tenants’ rights to organize, rent increases, eviction protections, and learn about what level of coverage you’re entitled to under the Rent Ordinance. Get your questions answered and learn how to protect your rights and stay informed.
