Berkeley Rent Board

Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.

Calling all Berkeley landlords! Join us for Registration 101 and get a clear overview of Berkeley rental unit registration requirements, including which units must be registered, which may be exempt, and how registration fees work.

Looking for an evening based virtual workshop? This one's for you. Register here: https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/events/registration-101-webinar-9-30-2026?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica

🏠 Renting out property in Berkeley? Landlord responsibilities go beyond the Rent Board! The City of Berkeley requires landlords to complete annual obligations like business license renewal and the rental housing safety checklist. City law also requires landlords to follow the Tenant Relocation Ordinance when making repairs, and the Fair Chance Housing Ordinance when reviewing tenant applicants.

Visit our website and the City of Berkeley's website to learn more!

Are you a new landlord or looking for a refresher on your rights & responsibilities? Our monthly Landlord Welcome Orientation is coming up on September 16! Walk away knowing the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance. RSVP here:

Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation Are you a new Berkeley landlord? Whether you've just registered a property, recently purchased a rental, or you're simply looking for a refresher, this in-person workshop is designed to help you stay compliant with confidence.Join us every third Wednesday of the month for a welcome orientation tailo...

Berkeley Rent Board will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Please plan ahead for service needs before the holiday.

In honor of National Dog Day, our four-legged friends have a few tips for Berkeley renters!

🏠 Know your lease: Check your lease for the rules about pets in your specific rental.
🐕 Service animals have special protections: Landlords can’t charge a pet deposit or restrict a service animal based on breed or size.
💰 Know the limits on deposits: If your landlord already collected the maximum allowed security deposit, they can’t charge an additional pet deposit.

🐾 A little housing know-how can help you—and your pup—feel right at home! And if you have any questions, the Berkeley Rent Board is here to help you understand your rights!

Last chance to sign up for Landlord 101! Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, August 26 from 4:30 - 5:30 on Zoom. This 2.0 workshop for property owners and managers covers:

⭐Rent control basics
⭐Recent changes to the ordinance
⭐How to avoid common pitfalls
⭐Available services, resources, and answers to frequently asked questions

Register here:

Landlord 101 Webinar This introductory workshop from the Berkeley Rent Board covers the essentials of local rent stabilization requirements and landlord responsibilities. Learn how to determine your unit’s coverage status, understand registration requirements and annual fees, and stay compliant with Berkeley’s Rent ...

Are you a new landlord or looking for a refresher on your rights & responsibilities? Our popular Landlord Welcome Orientation is coming up on August 19! Walk away knowing the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance. RSVP at link in bio - "Workshops & Events."

What can 40+ years of administering Berkeley's Rent Ordinance teach other communities?

We just shared five lessons from more than four decades of implementing rent stabilization on LinkedIn—from why education matters to how housing policies need to evolve over time.

If you're interested in housing policy, local government, or public administration, join the conversation on our LinkedIn Berkeley Rent Board page and read the full post:

#rentstabilization #housingpolicy #localgovernment #publicadministration #affordablehousing #tenantprotections | Berkeley Rent Board What does 40+ years of rent stabilization teach us? No two communities are the same, but decades of administering Berkeley's Rent Ordinance have highlighted a few lessons that may resonate with housing professionals, policymakers, and local governments everywhere. Here are 5 lessons from 40+ years o...