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Implementing Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Just Cause Ordinance since 1980. Follow along to stay informed about your ⚖️ rights, 📜 responsibilities, and 📚 resources as Berkeley tenants and landlords! bit.ly/m/BerkeleyRentBoard

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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 17/09/2026
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. Register at link in bio - "Workshops & Events."
Event flyer for Registration 101 a webinar for Berkeley landlords on September 30, 4 - 5 pm on Zoom. RSVP at bit.ly/EventsBRB. Features a photo of two smiling people bent over a paper they're pointing to.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 16/09/2026
🏠 Renting out property in Berkeley? Landlord responsibilities go beyond those required by the Rent Board! Be sure to visit our website and the City of Berkeley's website to learn more.
Floating checkboxes sit next to four City of Berkeley landlord obligations beyond the Rent Ordinance including: annual business license, annual rental housing safety checklist, tenant relocation ordinance and the fair chance ordinance.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 26/08/2026
In honor of National Dog Day, our four-legged friends have a few tips for Berkeley renters! 🐾 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! #NationalDogDay
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 25/08/2026
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: ⭐Recent changes to the ordinance ⭐How to avoid common pitfalls ⭐Available services, resources, and FAQ's Register at bit.ly/EventsBRB
Event flyer for Landlord 101, a Webinar for Berkeley landlords on Wednesday, August 26, 4:30 - 5:30pm, Register at bit.ly/EventsBRB. Three people sit at a table, smiling while looking at sheets of paper. One is pointing out something to the others.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/08/2026
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."
Event flyer for Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation on August 19 at Berkeley Rent Board offices. Walk away knowing rent control basics, registration requirements, and Rent Board services & resources. Includes photo of four people standing together laughing.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 06/08/2026
We just shared five lessons from more than four decades of implementing rent stabilization on our LinkedIn page. If you work in housing or public service—or you're interested in how local housing policy is implemented—follow us on LinkedIn to read the full post: www.linkedin.com/com...
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/07/2026
Snag your copy of our Quarterly newsletter by signing up for our email list! Summer edition features our revamped Guide to Rent Control, expanded language services, and upcoming opportunities to connect to Rent Board Staff! Link in bio to sign up!
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/07/2026
The Berkeley Rent Board is launching a new event on July 22 designed to connect local housing providers with the information, services, and community partners they need to successfully manage rental housing. Learn more and RSVP: rentboard.berkeleyca...
News headline announcing Berkeley Rent Board to host inaugural Landlord Resource Fair on July 22. Closeup photo of a woman pointing to resources on a table at an outdoor fair.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/07/2026
Renting property in Berkeley? Our monthly Landlord Welcome Orientation covers the fundamentals of Berkeleys rental laws, registration requirements, and Rent Board services, with time for questions. Every 3rd Wednesday at 10 AM. Link in bio to register.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 01/07/2026
The Rent Board provides language assistance to help Berkeley tenants and landlords understand their rights and responsibilities under the Rent Ordinance and access our services. Learn more on our new Language Access Services webpage. Share this post with your neighbors!
News headline announcing new Berkeley Rent Board Language Access Services webpage pointing people to learn about translation and interpretation resources at the Rent Board. Image of a crowded Berkeley sidewalk below.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 26/06/2026
Annual rental unit registration fees are due July 2. Property owners, avoid the 100% penalty automatically applied on July 3 by paying on time! The easiest way to pay is online using the Rent Registry. Our step-by-step videos will walk you through it: rentregistry.cityofb...
Graphic reminds Berkeley property owners fees are due July 2. Resources include Youtube how-to videos and Rent Board staff
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/06/2026
Drop by the Berkeley Rent Board offices on July 22 between 10 and 11:30 AM for a free Landlord Resource Fair. Get your questions answered about unit exemptions, the relocation ordinance, below market rate housing programs, sustainability, safety resources, and more! RSVP at bit.ly/EventsBRB?utm...
Flyer for Landlord Resource Fair at Berkeley Rent Board offices on July 22, 10 am - 11:30 am featuring staff from Berkeley Rent Board, BPOA, and City of Berkeley housing-related programs. Two small images, the first featuring a hand pointing to a table of resources, the second two women sitting at a table smiling and pointing to papers.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/06/2026
Join us June 17 at 10 am at the Berkeley Rent Board offices for our monthly Landlord Welcome. Whether you're a new landlord or looking for a refresher, this workshop will give you the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. rentboard.berkeleyca...
Event flyer for Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation on June 17 at Berkeley Rent Board offices. Walk away knowing rent control basics, registration requirements, and Rent Board services & resources. Includes photo of four people standing together laughing.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 05/06/2026
Happy National Donut Day from the Berkeley Rent Board! We work to ensure the tenants & landlords of Berkeley Do-Nut have any Holes in their housing knowledge. Have questions about your rights & responsibilities under Berkeley’s rent control and eviction laws? Contact us!🍩❤️😀 #NationalDonutDay
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 27/05/2026
POV: Your nightmare roommate finally moves out, and you don’t know if your landlord will approve the replacement roommate. Thankfully, you know about the Berkeley Rent Board website where you can learn about your renters rights: rentboard.berkeleyca....
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 21/05/2026
Have questions about Berkeley rental housing rules or Rent Board services? Stop by our upcoming Senior Center Info Sessions! 📍 South Berkeley Senior Center June 1 - 11:00 AM–12:30 PM 📍 North Berkeley Senior Center June 12 - 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Event flyer with North Berkeley Senior Center in the background. Text reads "Meet a Housing Counselor at the Berkeley Senior Centers" with dates and times below it.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 19/05/2026
Property owners, raise your hand if you've already paid your annual Rent Board registration fees!🖐️ Avoid late fees and keep your registration up to date. Need help? Rent Board staff, how-to videos, and online resources are available to assist you.
Facade of a yellow apartment building against a blue sky with an iPhone style reminder pop up: "Reminder for Property Owners: Annual rental unit registration fees are due July 2" with choice options "Already paid" and "I'll Do It Today,"
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 24/04/2026
Berkeley landlords, have you paid your annual registration fees yet? You might be surprised at these four consequences of not paying on time—make sure your rental units are properly registered by July 2 to be compliant with the Rent Ordinance! #BerkeleyCA #Landlords #LandlordTips
Blue background with text: 4 surprising consequences of not properly registering your rental units.Blue background with text: First, what does “properly registered” mean? It includes filing required registration forms and paying annual registration fees. Missing either can mean your unit isn’t properly registered.Blue background with text: consequences of not properly registering your rental units: You may not be able to evict tenants, You may not be able to increase the rent on fully covered unit, You may owe late penalties, Tenants may petition to withhold rent.Blue background with Berkeley Rent Board logo and text: Stay Compliant This Rental Property Fee Season! Make sure your unit is: registered, fees paid, information up to date.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 14/04/2026
Calling all UC Berkeley students! Drop by our table at the upcoming Housing Fair on April 22 to earn about your rights, rent protections, and what to expect when renting off campus. #UCBerkeley #UCBerkeleyLife #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability #Rent #RentBoard
Flyer advertising Berkeley Rent Board table at ASUC Housing Fair on April 22 for UC Berkeley students.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/04/2026
Annual rental registration fees are due July 2. Property owners, don't wait until the last minute—get your compliance requirements out of the way! Have questions about your bill? Check out our step-by-step YouTube how-to videos and Rent Board staff are here to help!
Graphic reminds Berkeley property owners fees are due July 2. Resources include Youtube how-to videos and Rent Board staff
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 08/04/2026
Big news! We have a new self-service kiosk at the Rent Board offices. Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you can skip the line to: ✔️ Look up unit info ✔️ Access rent ceilings ✔️ Print forms ✔️ Pay registration fees No appointment needed. Just stop by when our offices are open!
"New Resource" in front of a squiggly rectangle framing an iPad self-service kiosk with keyboard and printer at the Berkeley Rent Board.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 31/03/2026
You don't have to figure it out alone (or at 2 am). Our newsletter delivers timely updates, helpful resources, and answers to common questions about your rights as Berkeley tenants and landlords. Sign up today at link in bio.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 25/03/2026
Registration fee season is around the corner! Join our Registration 101 workshop for a clear, step-by-step overview of who needs to register, which units may be exempt, and how registration fees work. 📅 April 8 🕒 10:00 AM 📍Berkeley Rent Board Offices 🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/EventsBRB?utm...
Advertising Registration 101: A workshop for Berkeley landlords to learn the basics of rental unit registration. RSVP at bit.ly/EventsBRB. Image of two people smiling pointing to a piece of paper.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 18/03/2026
Five facts about rent ceilings in Berkeley, and why they matter: 1. Rent ceilings are legal limits on rent. Landlords cannot charge more than a maximum lawful rent in rental units that are fully covered by the Rent Ordinance. 1/5
5 facts about rent ceilings in Berkeley: rent ceilings are legal limits on rent, they can be changed via AGA or petitions, not every unit has a rent ceiling, rent ceilings and rent are not always the same, you can find your rent ceiling in the Berkeley Rent Registry.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 17/03/2026
Berkeley landlords, the annual registration fee cycle opens in April. Here are three things you can do to prepare to pay fees online: 1. Set up your online Rent Registry account! 2. Update your contact information! 3. Make sure your units and tenancies are properly registered!
Carousel slide 2 - Berkeley landlords, keep your Rent Registry account updated for registration bills! rentregistry.cityofberkely.info
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/03/2026
Attention Berkeley tenants in fully covered (rent-controlled) rental units! Look for your 2026 Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling Notices in the mail this week. Learn more at bit.ly/RentCeiling?u...
Text informs Berkeley tenants to look for Apparent Lawful Rent Ceiling notices in the mail this week with the title card from the 1998 "You've Got Mail" movie illustrating the text.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 07/03/2026
What’s a rent ceiling — and why should you care? A rent ceiling is the legal max rent for fully covered units in Berkeley. Find out your coverage and your rent ceiling in the Rent Registry: rentregistry.cityofb... #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 05/03/2026
Not sure if your home is covered by rent control? 🏠💡 There are two types of coverage under Berkeley’s Rent Ordinance and knowing which one applies to you means knowing your rights. Find out by using our Unit Information Lookup Tool or talking with a Housing Counselor ➡️ bit.ly/BerkeleyRC101...
Is my unit covered by rent control in Berkeley?There are two types of coverage under Berkeley's Rent Ordinance: Fully covered (Rent controlled, eviction protections, interest on security deposit to be paid to tenants annually), Partially covered (NOT rent controlled, but yes eviction protections and interest on security deposit to be paid annually)Fully covered units (rent controlled): most multi-unit properties built before June 1980 and single-family homes with current tenants who moved in before 1996.PARTIALY COVERED UNITS Are Not Rent Controlled: Includes most units built after 1980, condos, and single-family homes with current tenants who moved in on or after 1/1/1996. These units still have eviction protections and the right to annual security deposit interest.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 04/03/2026
Not sure what the legal rent is for your unit? 👀 All fully covered rental units in Berkeley have a rent ceiling, meaning a maximum lawful rent a landlord can charge. Scroll to learn more! #TenantRights #BerkeleyCA
Informational graphic from Berkeley Rent Board introducing a carousel on "What is a Rent Ceiling"Text describing a rent ceiling as the max amount of rent a landlord can charge, how it is set, and how it can change.Text encouraging tenants to look up their rent ceilings and coverage under the Rent Ordinance in the online Rent Registry.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 23/02/2026
Landlords of fully covered government subsidized rentals can now petition the Rent Board to raise rent ceilings on their units to the maximum allowed by the subsidizing government agency. This does NOT impact the tenant's portion of rent paid to the landlord. Learn more: bit.ly/NewsBRB?utm_s...
News headline informing landlords of government subsidized rental units in Berkely how to raise the rent ceilings to max allowable.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 10/02/2026
Thank you to everyone who responded to our 2025 Berkeley Tenant & Landlord Survey! Your feedback is invaluable as work to better understand Berkeley's rental housing and strengthen our services. Swipe to see what we learned!
Text informing the public that the Berkeley 2025 Tenant & Landlord survey received over 700 respondents describing their experience with the Rent Registry.Text heavy 33% of tenant respondents used the rent registry most often to find their rentals coverage status, rent ceiling, or look up info for a prospective unit.Text: 73% of of Landlord/Property Manager respondents used the Rent Registry, most often to make online payments, update tenancy info, apply for unit exemption, and more.Graphic urging Berkeley residents to find their rental unit in the Berkeley Rent Board Rent Registry to learn their coverage, rent level, unit type, and more with the url: rentregistry.cityofberkeley.info/
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 04/02/2026
Whether you're brand new to the Berkeley rental market or looking for a refresher, our February 18 Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation will give you the tools and information to effectively navigate Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance. RSVP at Link in Bio.
Event flyer for a Landlord Workshop: Welcome Orientation on February 18 at the Berkeley Rent Board offices. Walk away knowing rent control basics, registration requirements, and rent board services and resources.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 29/01/2026
Have housing questions? We have answers! Join us for one of our educational outreach events in February. See event details here rentboard.berkeleyca... #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability #Rent #RentBoard #RentControl
February Event Calendar for Berkeley Rent Board go to https://rentboard.berkeleyca.gov/services/events to see all events.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 28/01/2026
The Rent Board offers over-the-phone interpretation services for appointments with Rent Board staff, as well as document translation services for clients submitting Petitions! Traducción disponible Llámanos! Có sẵn bản dịch Hãy gọi cho chúng tôi! الترجمة متاحة. اتصل بنا! 提供翻譯。 致電我們!
Graphic advertising Berkeley Rent Board's language access services. "Translation Available, Call Us" appears in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese and Arabic.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 27/01/2026
Berkeley tenants, the Rent Registry is for you too! Knowing the coverage of your unit under the Rent Ordinance is the first step to understanding your rights. No need to make an account, simply type in the address. #TenantTuesdays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #BerkeleyCA
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 20/01/2026
Do you know your coverage under the Rent Ordinance? Your renter rights depend on if your rental unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, so head to our online Rent Registry today to learn the coverage status of your rental! rentboard.berkeleyca...
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/01/2026
Berkeley landlords, there's a new state requirement that all rental units must have a working stove and fridge. A great way to ensure all your units meet this habitability requirement is to complete the annual required Rental Housing Safety Self-Certification Checklist: berkeleyca.gov/doing...
Berkeley Landlord Briefing about new California state law now requiring rental units to include a working stove and refrigerator to be considered habitable.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/01/2026
Berkeley tenants, check your knowledge! There's a new habitability requirement for rental units in California, do you know what it is? #TenantTuesadays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #Tenants #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard #HousingPolicy #HousingAffordability #Rent #RentBoard #RentControl
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/01/2026
Berkeley landlords, don't forget that security deposit interest is due to tenants by January 31! You can find our security deposit interest calculator, as well as other tools on the Rent Board website. #EastBayRealEstate #Landlords #LandlordTips
Reminder that security deposit interest due to tenants by January 31, and pointing to the security deposit interest calculator on the Berkeley Rent Board website.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 06/01/2026
New Years Resolution: Learn about your rights as Berkeley tenants! Tenants in rental units covered by the Berkeley Rent Ordinance are owed annual interest on their security deposits! Head to our website (link in bio) to learn more. #TenantTuesadays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #Tenants
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 12/12/2025
Please take 5 minutes to shape Rent Board services by taking our 2025 Berkeley Tenant Landlord Survey before it closes December 14! bit.ly/RentBoardSurv... #Survey
Reminder to take the 2025 Berkeley tenant landlord survey before it closes December 14. Includes a photo of two people at a computer and the Berkeley Rent Board logo.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 12/12/2025
Understanding the Annual General Adjustment helps everyone stay on track. Fully covered landlords—here’s what the 2025 AGA means for you. You can learn more about who can take the AGA and when on our website! #LandlordTips
Graphic explaining the Annual General Adjustment to Berkeley landlords and that the 2026 Annual General Adjustment is 1.0%.Graphic reminding Berkeley landlords that raising the rent requires proper written notice (30 days for increases 10% or less, 90 days for increases more than 10%).
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 11/12/2025
Five new California laws take effect in 2025–2026 that will impact Berkeley tenants and landlords. From safe indoor temperatures to required appliances and security deposit rules, here’s what you need to know to stay informed and prepared. #2025Recap #Top5 #TenantRights #LandlordTips #BerkeleyCA
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/12/2025
We will be closed to the public from Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2nd. If you have time sensitive business that requires staff assistance and can’t be done online through the Rent Registry, please be sure to schedule an appointment, call, email, or visit our office before December 22!
Announcing Berkeley Rent Board's closure for the holidays Monday December 22 - Friday January 2.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/12/2025
Did you know California state law requires landlords to give formal written notice before raising the rent? Tenants in fully covered units may expect landlords to notify them of the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) rent increases this time of year. #TenantTuesdays
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 03/12/2025
Our 2025 Berkeley Tenant and Landlord Rent Board Survey closes December 14! Help improve Rent Board services by taking 5 minutes to give us feedback. Link in bio or go to bit.ly/RentBoardSurv... #Survey #BerkeleyCA
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 19/11/2025
We want to hear from you! Help improve Rent Board services by taking the our 5-minute 2025 Rent Registry Survey: bit.ly/RentBoardSurv... Survey closes December 14. Send this post to another Berkeley landlord, property manager, or tenant! #Landlord #Tenant #PropertyManager
Two people sit at a computer taking an online survey. Message urges taking Rent Board Survey at bit.ly/RentBoardSurvey
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 28/10/2025
Our quarterly newsletter, the Rent Board Review, is out today! Read and subscribe here: conta.cc/4qwpIN3?utm... In this issue ⭐ A Message from our Executive Director ⭐ A Roundup of State and Local Housing News that Can Impact You ⭐ New and classic Rent Board Resources we want you to know about!
Graphic about Rent Board Fall 2025 Newsletter Out Today, with a call to action to sign up for the email list. An image of a megaphone and a computer with the email newsletter on the screen decorate this graphic.
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 21/10/2025
New Tenants Rights Alert! California just adopted an addition to the habitability requirements for rental units. Can you guess what it is? Comment below if you got it right! #TenantTuesadays #TuesdayTenantTrivia #BerkeleyCA #BerkeleyRentBoard
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Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 16/10/2025
Landlords, did you know you can avoid habitability issues and fines by inspecting your units annually by July 1 using the Rental Housing Safety Program's Self-Certification Checklist? Learn more at berkeleyca.gov/?utm_... and search "Rental Housing Safety Program!" #LandlordTips #BerkeleyCA
Graphic about how to avoid fines and habitability issues as Berkeley landlords by completing the required annual Rental Housing Safety Program checklist.
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