Berkeley, California
What's changing in Berkeley rental law
Every dated change in our sources for Berkeley, California: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.
As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.
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California
Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Up to 5% plus inflation, max 10%.
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California
Set to be repealed: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
Just cause needed after 12 months.
In effect
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California
Took effect: California application screening fee cap and rules
About $69 per applicant in 2026, max.
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California
New version took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
After a year, only for a good reason.
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California
New version took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)
Max 1 month's rent.
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California
Took effect: AB 325 / SB 763 – Common pricing algorithm prohibition (Cartwright Act)
Not as part of price-fixing between landlords.
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Berkeley
New version took effect: Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance - Annual General Adjustment (max 5%)
Yes, but only 1.0% in 2026.
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Berkeley
Took effect: Prohibition on coordinated pricing algorithms to set rents (BMC ch. 13.63)
Not with rivals' private data; that's banned.
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Berkeley
New version took effect: Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Good Cause (Just Cause) for Eviction Ordinance
Only for a good reason.
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Berkeley
Took effect: Berkeley Rent Stabilization Ordinance - Annual General Adjustment (max 5%)
Yes, but yearly raises are capped at 5% (Measure BB).
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Berkeley
Took effect: Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Good Cause (Just Cause) for Eviction Ordinance
Only for a good reason.
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California
Took effect: California security deposit cap and handling (AB 12)
Max 1 month's rent.
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California
Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).
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California
Took effect: California Tenant Protection Act – Just Cause Eviction
After a year, only for a good reason.
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California
New version took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)
No. Vouchers count as income.
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Berkeley
Took effect: Ronald V. Dellums Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance
No questions about your record.
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California
Took effect: FEHA limits on criminal-history screening
No. A blanket 'no records' rule isn't allowed.
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California
Took effect: FEHA source-of-income discrimination ban (incl. Section 8 vouchers)
No. Vouchers count as income.
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California
In force since: California Tenant Protection Act rent cap
Yes, but max 5% plus inflation (never over 10%).
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