Berkeley Rent Stabilization

About

The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Program is a resource for landlords, tenants, and realtors. We implement the Berkeley Rent Ordinance, which regulates residential rent levels, security deposits and evictions.

Mission

The mission of the Rent Stabilization Board is to regulate residential rent increases in the City of Berkeley and to protect against unwarranted rent increases and evictions and to provide a fair return to property owners. The Board works to ensure compliance with legal obligations relating to rental housing; and to advance the housing policies of the City with regard to low and fixed income persons, minorities, students, disabled, and the aged.

"The Berkeley Rent Board informs the public about the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords under the purview of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Good Cause for Eviction Ordinance. The Rent Board processes registrations for covered properties and assists landlords and tenants resolve disputes through mediation and hearings."