Berkeley CSUA MOTD:Entry 30747
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2004/6/11 [Reference/BayArea, Reference/RealEstate] UID:30747 Activity:high
6/11    Is there still rent control in Berkeley and Oakland?  Thanks.
        \_ Yes and no.  There's rent control as long as the unit is being
           rented, but when the unit becomes vacant or the "original tennant"
           leaves, they can reset the rent however they like.
           \_ Yes in Berkeley and no in Oakland?
              \_ The above rules apply to both places.
                 \_ In Oakland there is an exemption from rent control
                    for 3 unit buildings or smaller that are owner
                    occupied. There are probably some other exemptions,
                    like for new construction, as well.
                    \_ Berkeley has some similar exemptions too.
        \_ Oakland Rent Board: http://csua.org/u/7pv
           Berkeley Rent Board: http://csua.org/u/7pw
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csua.org/u/7pv -> www.oaklandnet.com/government/hcd/rentboard/ordinance.html
Annual Rent Increase A new CPI increase of 07% is effective as of May 1, 2004. This is the first date on which tenants may be given a notice of increase. Tenants may only be given one increase in any 12-month period, and the rent increase cannot take effect earlier than the tenant's Anniversary Date. In addition, California law requires that tenants be provided with either 30 days or 60 days advance notice of a rent increase (depending on the percentage increase). As a result, the earliest possible date that a rent increase can go into effect is June 1, 2004 (if notice was served on May 1, 2004). The allowable annual rent increase for the previous year (effective July 1, 2003) was 36%. Current Rent Ordinance Residential Rent Adjustment Program Ordinance No. webmaster It is the policy of the City of Oakland not to discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, family status, sexual orientation, or disability in employment or any of its programs, activities, or services.
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csua.org/u/7pw -> www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent/geninfo/default.html
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