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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!
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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.
September 16, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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🏠 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.
September 15, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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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
August 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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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.
August 25, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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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.
August 12, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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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...
August 5, 2026 at 11:33 PM
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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!
July 14, 2026 at 11:56 PM
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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.
July 13, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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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.
July 8, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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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.
July 1, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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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
June 26, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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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.
June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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.
June 9, 2026 at 12:01 AM
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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!🍩❤️😀

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June 5, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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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....
May 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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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.
May 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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,"
May 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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.
April 24, 2026 at 9:04 PM
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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.
April 14, 2026 at 10:51 PM
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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
April 9, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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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.
April 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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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.
March 31, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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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.
March 25, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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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.
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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.
March 18, 2026 at 11:21 PM
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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
March 17, 2026 at 9:22 PM