Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 17/09/2026Calling 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." 000
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. 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 26/08/2026In 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 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 25/08/2026Last 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 000
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/08/2026Are 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." 000
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 06/08/2026We 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... 131
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/07/2026Snag 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! 031
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/07/2026The 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... 020
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/07/2026Renting 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. 071
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 01/07/2026The 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! 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 26/06/2026Annual 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... 011
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/06/2026Drop 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... 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/06/2026Join 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... 032
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 05/06/2026Happy 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 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 27/05/2026POV: 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.... 061
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 21/05/2026Have 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 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 19/05/2026Property 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. 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 24/04/2026Berkeley 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 062
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 14/04/2026Calling 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 030
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/04/2026Annual 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! 031
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 08/04/2026Big 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! 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 31/03/2026You 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. 042
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 25/03/2026Registration 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... 022
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 18/03/2026Five 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. 1/5 132
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 17/03/2026Berkeley 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! 221
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/03/2026Attention 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... 031
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 07/03/2026What’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 031
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 05/03/2026Not 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... 020
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 04/03/2026Not 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 121
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 23/02/2026Landlords 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... 011
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 10/02/2026Thank 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! 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 04/02/2026Whether 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. 020
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 29/01/2026Have 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 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 28/01/2026The 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! 032
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 27/01/2026Berkeley 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 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 20/01/2026Do 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... 043
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 15/01/2026Berkeley 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... 083
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 13/01/2026Berkeley 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 011
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/01/2026Berkeley 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 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 06/01/2026New 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 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 12/12/2025Please 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 011
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 12/12/2025Understanding 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 010
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 11/12/2025Five 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 051
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/12/2025We 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! 031
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 09/12/2025Did 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 020
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 03/12/2025Our 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 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 19/11/2025We 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 022
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 28/10/2025Our 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! 021
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 21/10/2025New 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 211
Berkeley Rent Board @rentboard.berkeleyca.gov · 16/10/2025Landlords, 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 021