Stay up to date on required filings, deadlines, and legal obligations for rental housing providers under local ordinances, California law, and federal regulations. This category includes Rent Board registration rules, annual fee notices, security deposit interest, new legislation, and compliance with laws like the ADA and Fair Housing Act.
Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s E3 Program requires periodic inspections of balconies, decks, stairs, and other exterior elevated elements. This article explains which properties are covered, inspection cycles, owner responsibilities, and what to expect if repairs are required. Continue Reading
What Is the Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase—And When Should You Use It? Read on to find out! Continue Reading
Pets, ESAs, & Service Animals - What's the difference, and when can you charge fees? This article breaks it down in clear, everyday language designed to be accessible to rental housing providers, even if they’re not legal experts. Continue Reading
Who can serve notices to renters? Read on to learn! Continue Reading
Use the table inside to understand what’s allowed, what’s required, and how to stay compliant when a tenant requests to live with a service animal or ESA. Continue Reading
Whether your unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, it’s important to understand how rent reductions affect your legal rights and your ability to adjust rent in the future. Continue Reading
An overview of Berkeley's "Just Cause for Eviction" rules as of December 20, 2024. Continue Reading
A breakdown of when landlords must allow testing, when they can refuse, and what you’re actually required to do under the law. Continue Reading
Learn when and how you can legally raise the rent in Berkeley. This guide explains notice requirements, lawful rent ceilings, and which rules apply to fully covered, partially covered, and exempt units in 2025. Continue Reading
Some Berkeley units are “partially covered” by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Learn when to use the Notice of Tenant Rights form, how to complete it correctly, and what obligations still apply to owners even without rent ceilings. Continue Reading
A guide by the Rent Board on Berkeley's Rent Stabilization Program Continue Reading
