Berkeley Rent Control Board

The Berkeley Rent Control Board is a local government agency responsible for regulating rent increases and tenants' rights within Berkeley, California. Its goal is to balance the needs of tenants to affordable housing with landlords' property rights. The Board enforces rent stabilization ordinances, reviews rent hike proposals, and provides resources for both tenants and landlords to ensure fair and consistent housing practices. It serves to promote stability, prevent unreasonable rent increases, and protect residents from displacement, fostering a balanced rental market in the community.