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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu

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Elected Commissioner of the Rent Stabilization Board in Berkeley, California. For Rent Board information or to contact Rent Board staff, please visit rentboard.berkeleyca.gov

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 30/09/2026
This month's Berkeley Rent Board Outreach and Accessibility Committee will discuss how we can further reduce barriers to public participation. We'll also get updates on outreach as well as the recent increase to language access services. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Berkeley Rent Board Outreach and Accessibility Committee - Wednesday 9/30/2026 5:30pm   Staff Updates.  Resolution Ensuring Equitable, Accessible, and Inclusive Participation.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 25/09/2026
中秋快樂! Happy Mid Autumn to all celebrating today!🥮🌕
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 25/09/2026
The fourth Friday of September is California Native American Day! Today we celebrate the many Native American communities throughout California, and their ongoing culture and contributions.
California Native American Day
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 25/09/2026
At the September joint Rent Board & City Council committee on housing, we worked on a pre-written eviction moratorium law for future states of emergencies, a housing inspection scoring system similar to restaurant health scores, and increasing short-term relocation payments. 1/
Rent Board Committee Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 22/09/2026
Fall is here! In California, landlords are required to provide heat and hot water, as well as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Issues? In Berkeley, ask your landlord in writing to fix it, and if it doesn't get fixed, you can contact Housing Code Inspections. berkeleyca.gov/doing-busine...
Celebrating Fall Equinox
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 22/09/2026
Celebrate Hispanic & Latine Heritage Month! The Berkeley Public Library has put together events, info, and book recommendations. www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/topics/latin... Last year, Berkeley Historical Society held an exhibit, which you can view parts of at berkhistory.org/2025/08/12/l...
Celebrating Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month - Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 22/09/2026
At last Thursday's Berkeley Rent Board meeting, we got updates on state legislation - several bills on landlord-tenant laws have passed the legislature and are at the Governor's desk - details at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul... We also updated the schedule for executive staff evaluations.
Rent Board Meeting Highlights - Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 21/09/2026
Wishing a meaningful and peaceful Yom Kippur to all observing
Yom Kippur September 20-21, 2026   Simple drawing of a city bathed in bright blue light.
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 16/09/2026
The Berkeley Rent Board/City Council joint committee meets this Friday to discuss ideas for the following: - Temporary tenant protections during states of emergency - Housing inspection scoring - Short Term (29 days or less) Tenant Relocation Payments Details at berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Joint Task Force
Committee on Housing 
Friday 9/18/26 - Noon

Temporary Tenant Protections during States of Emergency
Housing Inspection Scoring
Short Term Tenant Relocation Payments

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 16/09/2026
The Berkeley Rent Board's September meeting will be this Thursday, starting at 7pm. The public is invited to participate both in person and online, details are at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Berkeley Rent Board Meeting  Thursday 9/17/26 - 7pmState Legislative Updates  Executive Staff Evaluation and Employment Agreements  and more!  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 11/09/2026
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all celebrating today and this weekend!
Happy Rosh Hashanah   Drawing of honeycomb housing with apples in some of the hexagons.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! In Berkeley, tenants can organize a tenant association or union and collectively bargain, similar to a labor union. This has been in effect since Measure BB passed in 2024. Learn the details at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-respo...
September 7 Labor Day
Tenant Right to Organize
Measure BB

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 19/07/2026
At the July meeting, the Berkeley Rent Board received updates from East Bay Community Law Center and the Eviction Defense Center on their work protecting tenants, as well as the rental assistance program they run. 1/ View the report at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Rent Board Meeting Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/07/2026
Celebrating Non-Binary People's Day! Let's work to build a world that works for everyone 💛🤍💜🖤
July 14 nonbinary People's Day
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/07/2026
At this Friday's Berkeley Rent Board & City Council joint task force meeting, we'll be discussing habitability and safety inspections, and how inspection data can be made available for the public to use to be better informed. 1/ berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Joint task force committee on housing
Friday 7/17/ Noon
Rental Housing Safety Program Staff Presentation
Discussion on Housing Inspection Scoring Systems
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/07/2026
Berkeley Rent Board meets this Thursday! Items on the agenda include some updates to board meeting procedures, as well as a vote on a contract for data system upgrade implementation services. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Berkeley rent board meeting Thursday 7/16/26-7pm
- Board meeting procedure update
- Data system upgrade implementation
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/07/2026
Traducción disponible. 提供翻譯。الترجمة متاحة. Translation available! rentboard.berkeleyca.gov
Traducción disponible. 提供翻譯。الترجمة متاحة.

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 13/07/2026
At last week's Outreach and Accessibility Committee, we got updates on upcoming outreach events - see rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/eve... for calendar - as well as the new Language Access Portal for translation and interpretation, which is now live at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/elected-rent...
Rent board committee Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 07/07/2026
Get help in your language Obtenga ayuda en su idioma 以您使用的语言获取协助 احصل على المساعدة بلغتك Translation & Interpretation is available at the Berkeley Rent Board! rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/language-access-services
Get help in your language  
Obtenga ayuda en su idioma  
以您使用的语言获取协助
احصل على المساعدة بلغتك  

rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/language-access-services

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 04/07/2026
I'll be honest - this year hasn't been a good one for the US. But democracy is not a spectator sport. From expanding rights and resources to defending and funding our communities: stay organized, look out for each other, and lead the way!
4th of July
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 30/06/2026
Updates from the June 2026 Outreach and Accessibility Committee: - Language portal for translation & interpretation goes live in July! - More public outreach events are being planned, both in person & online. - Staff will report back on costs & feasibility of additional accessibility improvements.
Rent Board Committee Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 26/06/2026
Every month is Pride Month in my office, today and this weekend the big celebrations and marches take place in San Francisco. Other Bay Area cities will have events later this summer, with Berkeley Pride on August 30. www.pacificcenter.org/berkeleypride
Celebrating Pride
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 23/06/2026
At this month's Outreach and Accessibility Committee, we'll be receiving an intro from our new staff person, as well as updates on public outreach events and activities as well as the expanding of Language Access services. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Berkeley Rent Board
Outreach & Accessibility Committee 
Wednesday, 6/24/26 - 6:30pm
Outreach Report
New Staff Intro
Language Access Update

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 23/06/2026
The Rent Board approved the 2026-2027 budget at last Thursday's meeting. We ended the last fiscal year with a surplus due to a few unfilled staff positions. This year's budget aims to fill those positions so there'll be quicker responses for people calling the Rent Board needing help. 1/
Rent Board Meeting Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 21/06/2026
Happy Solstice to all celebrating today!
Celebrating Summer Solstice
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 21/06/2026
To all Berkeley Dads - Happy Father's Day!
Celebrating Father's Day
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 19/06/2026
Celebrate Juneteenth! This holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Berkeley Juneteenth Festival is this Sunday, on Adeline St near Alcatraz Ave. Rent Board staff will have a table to provide information & answer questions! rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/eve...
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 16/06/2026
It's budget season, and the Berkeley Rent Board is having our budget meeting this month as well, on Thursday 6/18. Join in in person at 1231 Addison or online, details at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Berkeley rent board meeting Thursday 6/18/2026 - 6:30pm  Fiscal year 2026-2027 budget meeting
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 09/06/2026
At last week's Berkeley Rent Board meeting, we received a presentation on how other cities run their rent registry programs (viewable at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...), reviewed data on trends in petitions and mediations, took positions on state legislation, and more!
Rent Board meeting highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 05/06/2026
Got questions? The Rent Board has answers! The next infosession with a Housing Counselor is Friday, 6/12 at the North Berkeley Senior Center. 11am-12:30pm. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/eve...
 Community Events & Outreach
Info Session at North Berkeley Senior Center
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Address: North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Avenue
Date: Friday, June 12, 2026 | 11:00am - 12:30pm

Visit our table at the North Berkeley Senior Center! Meet a Berkeley Rent Board Housing Counselor to learn about local housing resources and information about landlord and tenant rights!

No appointment required.
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 02/06/2026
At the Outreach & Accessibility Committee, we got updates on additional translated forms & other language access resources going live later this month, as well as upcoming outreach events, which include infosessions and the Rent Board booth at Berkeley Juneteenth! Details: rentboard.berkeleyca.gov
Rent Board Committee Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 26/05/2026
#Berkeley Rent Board meets this Thursday! We'll be getting a presentation of findings from a research project team, an intro from the City Auditor, as well as action items on state legislation and nonprofit registration fees. Full agenda at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Berkeley Rent Board Meeting Thursday 5/28/26 - 7pm. Presentation from Research Project Team.  Auditor's Office introduction.  Legislative Update.  Nonprofit Registration Fees. and more!  Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 26/05/2026
Outreach and Accessibility Committee meets this Wednesday. We'll be hearing from staff on the latest outreach work as well as progress on the expanded Language Access services. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Berkeley Rent Board Outreach and Accessibility Committee, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 7pm.  Outreach Report. Language Access Update.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 25/05/2026
Memorial Day began as a national holiday to remember Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War. Today and always, we must continue to uphold democracy and freedom.
Memorial Day May 25, 2026.  Flowers on a background of a skyline and stars in a dark blue sky.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 19/05/2026
In Berkeley, Malcolm X Day is an official holiday. Born May 19, 1925, Malcolm X fought for Black power & human rights. Among the issues was housing: he pointed out that poor housing conditions caused by landlord neglect was a barrier to education & success in life. It still is. The work continues!
Celebrating Malcolm X Day. Illustration of houses and trees with words Human Rights and Housing above it.  Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 18/05/2026
Got stuff you don't need anymore? Want free stuff? Come to Cal Moveout! May 22-May 31, details at calmoveout.com
Moving Out? Donate your unwanted furniture. Moving in? Get free furniture.  Cooperative Reuse may 22 to May 31, Clark Kerr southwest parking lot, 10am-5pm (Cal students only 12-2pm Fri-Sun) We accept furniture, small household goods, bicycles and scooters, electroncis, kitchen equipment, and unopened food. This program is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members. bring your cal id to donate! we kindly ask you do NOT bring clothes or household appliances. For more info please visit calmoveout.com
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/05/2026
Let's celebrate and learn about our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities! The modern Asian American movement grew from the work of activists in Berkeley and San Francisco in the 1960s, who built off the work of previous generations & organized people across communities.
Celebrating Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Drawing of earth showing the pacific ocean and Asia. Berkeley Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 10/05/2026
At the Berkeley Rent Board climate and habitability committee meeting this past Friday, we discussed the upcoming survey. When it comes to electrification, habitability, and energy efficiency, what do you want to know more about or need help with?
Rent Board Committee Meeting Highlights 
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 10/05/2026
To all our Moms - wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Mother's Day!
Celebrating Mother's Day
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 06/05/2026
Climate Resilience and Habitability committee meets this Friday at 6:30! Agenda and links at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Climate Resilience and Habitability Committee
Friday, 5/8/26, 6:30pm
Agenda

Energy Outreach Survey
Balcony Solar
Elevator Reliability

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 01/05/2026
Today is May Day! In Berkeley, tenants can unionize and form officially recognized tenant associations, which can collectively bargain and also file forms with the Rent Board for rent reductions for the entire building if there are problems. Learn more at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/rights-respo...
Celebrating May Day
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Union at Work, Union at Home
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 20/04/2026
Reminder! Berkeley's Smoke Free Multi-Unit Housing ordinance bans smoking inside apartments, condos, duplexes, and rooming houses. Please smoke outside or use edibles. berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
Berkeley municipal code 12.70 bans smoking in multifamily housing, including balconies and porches. Please smoke outside or use edibles.
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 20/04/2026
Habitability Data and Proposed Ballot Measure- Here's highlights from committee meetings this week: - We're working with city inspectors to get data on hab complaints to find patterns and create a plan. - Members of the Rent Board & City Council are working on adjustments to the Rent Ordinance. 1/
Rent Board Committee Highlights
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/04/2026
New self-service kiosk available at the Rent Board office at 2000 Center Street! It can print forms, look up info from the Rent Registry, and accept landlord registration fee payments. You can also find forms, data, payment portal, and more on the Rent Board website at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 14/04/2026
Berkeley Rent Board meets this Thursday! The main item will be a discussion and vote on a contract for a Comprehensive Rental Information and Housing Services Management System (a data and software package) with EcoMetricx. Full agenda at rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/berkeley-ren...
Berkeley Rent Board Meeting Thursday 4/16/26 - 7pm
Software and data system contract award
Resolutions
and more!
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 11/04/2026
Heavy rains are continuing this weekend. Tenants in Berkeley who believe their unit is not meeting safety requirements should notify their landlord. If the issues are not fixed, tenants can request an inspection by the City. berkeleyca.gov/city-service...
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Text: Prevent Mold. Report and Fix Leaks Promptly
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Together We Can Stop Mold
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 09/04/2026
The Climate Resilience and Habitability Committee meets this Friday. We'll be discussing energy outreach, and also priorities for our next few meetings. rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/sites/defaul...
Climate Resilience and Habitability Committee
Friday, 4/10/26, 6:30pm
Agenda
Energy Outreach
Prioritization of Future Agenda Items

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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 05/04/2026
Happy Easter to all celebrating today!
Celebrating Easter
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 02/04/2026
Happy Passover to all celebrating tonight!
Celebrating Passover
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Rent Board Commissioner Alfred Twu @alfredtwu.net · 31/03/2026
Today is Trans Day of Visibility. Research shows that there are a few million trans people in the US and among younger generations about 1 in 30 are trans. Now more than ever we need to all stand together and defend trans rights! 🏳️‍⚧️✊
March 31
Trans Day of Visibility 
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