If there is no response or repair in a reasonable time, tenants can request a free housing inspection from the City at (510) 981-5444, or call the Rent Board at (510) 981-7368 (RENT) for further counseling and possible remedies. Every election year since 1994, the Rent Board Convention has selected the progressive,pro-tenant slate for the open seats on the Berkeley Rent Board. 2023 Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. On Tuesday, December 1, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters published the final update to the results of the November 2020 election. The rent board and Berkeleys Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance are two of the critical tools with some ability to combat the effects of these issues in the rental ecosystem. We also have a critical shortage of housing, especially on the Southside where the universitys failure to build at pace with enrollment growth has driven up prices throughout our city. Election 2022 Rent Stabilization Board race, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! July 15, 2022 Rent Board Amends the Rules and Regulations re Housing Inventory Reporting Requirements After a public hearing on July 12, 2022, the Rent Board's Rules and Regulations were amended by the Rent Board's Commission to add Part 13, titled "Reporting Obligations Under Rent Ordinance Section 37.15". I helped write the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to expand tenant protections during the pandemic. Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. As a Cal student I served in a number of student leadership capacities pushing the university to keep its word to Black students and other marginalized groups. In a healthy ecosystem, the network is resilient enough to withstand change and stressors. Chang, Laverde and Selawsky have termed out, opening up three seats on the board. Meet your Rent Stabilization Board candidates in Berkeleys November 2022 election. Free for all, funded by readers. Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. The reporters and editors at Berkeleyside are dedicated to covering our city and providing you with the information you need to be an informed citizen. To donate, go to berkeleytenants.org and click the yellow Donate button in the upper right corner of the websites homepage (please type Convention in the Add a message to BTU line). The pro-tenant slate, selected by the Berkeley Tenant Convention during election years, swept the rent board in 2020, and a majority of the current board is held by those candidates, including Simon-Weisberg, Johnson, Kelley, Mendonca and Walker. Berkeley Housing Authority Per law, candidates for the Rent Board must be registered to vote in Berkeley. was born on or before July 16, 2009), Important Links* Website: berkeleytenantsconvention.net Email: berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com Convention Recording: bit.ly/2022ConventionRecording Candidate Questionnaire Responses:bit.ly/2022CandidateQuestionnaires Candidate Ratings and Evaluations: bit.ly/2022RentBoardScreenings, Due to increased volunteer capacity, the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Planning Committee has extended the ballot request deadline by three days to Monday, July 11 at 11:59PM. In order to elect the Right to Housing Slate, we need to reach as many Berkeleyans as possible before the cast their ballots! Under the Ordinance, the AGA must be calculated at 65% of the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers in the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose region as published by the U.S. Department of Labor. Here are some other helpful election resources: See complete 2022 election coverage on Berkeleyside. All rights reserved. I am known for my track record in effective public organizational management, collaborative, action-oriented and transparent board governance, proper oversight of fiscal development and management using data-informed practices. Berkeleys rent board has a unique role that should focus on the protection of tenants and hold accountable bad actors. You can come to the Ashby BART Station parking lot in South Berkeley THIS THURSDAY (8/11) between 4:30PM and 9PM to drop off checks and sign the matching funds forms. I still love basketball, but it was definitely the right choice for me. Voting is open to any Berkeley resident at least thirteen years old* including college/university students who are out-of-town for summer break, unhoused individuals, and noncitizens who fully supports tenants rights and affordable housing. To donate, go to www.berkeleytenants.org and click the yellow Donate button in the upper right corner of the websites homepage (please type Convention in the Add a message to BTU line to help the Berkeley Tenants Union distinguish these donations from their membership dues). The rents are way too high; elderly and disabled tenants are struggling to age in place with dignity; gentrification is pushing long-term residents out of the city, thus changing the character of our beautiful, diverse city into something I frankly dont want to be a part of. Whether you're renting your single family home or you have responsiblity for a multi-unit building, managing rental property in Berkeley is highly-regulated. Beyond direct events, I believe an accessible public dashboard should be created to track major cases of negligence in addressing needed repairs and habitability issues. Mizell: The eviction cliff poses a looming risk to the tenants in Berkeley and Ill do all I can as a commissioner to ensure our moratorium stays in place. Anyone interested in applying must: Every election year since 1994, the Rent Board Convention selects the progressive, pro-tenant slate for the open seats on the Berkeley Rent Board. Please try again later. The 2022 Convention took place the evening of Wednesday, June 29. The rent board sends out annual mailers and has a public information unit responsible for outreach and education, but clearly more needs to be done. Every election year since 1994, the Rent Board Convention selects the progressive, pro-tenant slate for the seats up for election on the Berkeley Rent Board. A Q&A with Kate Harrison, who's running unopposed for the District 4 City Council seat representing Central Berkeley, follows. So for instance, if you donate the $10, the candidates receives $60. Marasovic: I have served in multiple policy advisory positions in the city as current chair of the Homeless Services Panel of Experts; chair of the Homeless Commission; chair of the Mental Health Commission; commissioner, Commission on the Status of Women; commissioner, Commission on Labor; and long-term member of the Mental Health Services Act Advisory Committee. Paid for by Soli Alpert for Rent Board 2022 FPPC #1451431; Nathan Mizell for Rent Board 2022 FPPC #1455516; Vanessa Danielle Marrero for Rent Board 2022 FPPC #1455240; Ida Martinac for Rent Board 2022 FPPC #1453072; Negeene Mosaed for Rent Board 2022 FPPC #1453559. ebclc.org/need-services/housing-services/. Alpert: In my time on the board I have been proud to advocate for expanding tenants protection laws to vulnerable renters, shine a light on inaction by the city in addressing unsafe housing conditions, and advance recommendations to council to use our zoning laws to benefit working people, not wealthy developers. We need experienced, progressive leadership on the rent board to protect existing renters and support needed new housing. As a paralegal, I work at a civil rights employment firm, where I assist in the defense of workers. Fill out this form to have your donation matched 6-to-1 by the City! Housing for Disabled & Homeless Individuals (SROs), Tips for Obtaining a Unit with a Section 8 Voucher, https://cityofberkeleyhousingauthority.myhousing.com/webapp/lotterychecker, Rent Increase Information (printable PDF version), Rent Increase - Unit Characteristics Survey, Request for Extension of Time to Complete Repairs, Self Certification of Fail Items Information, Request for Stop Payment and Replacement Check, MULTI UNIT SMOKING LEASE CLAUSE(82.31 KB), MULTI UNIT SMOKING COMPLAINT FORM(5.32 MB), MULTI UNIT SMOKING BROCHURE SPANISH(446.84 KB), Attached outdoor areas, such as patios, balconies, and porches, Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette, vape, vape pen, etc. Forms Rent Board registration, eviction, and administrative forms, and sample forms/letters/checklists. Rents have become increasingly astronomical, which substantially has decreased socioeconomic, racial and other diversity. For units that have NEVER been registered with the Rent Board. Failure to comply, after order of the Board, with any provisions of the Ordinance and/or Board orders or regulations. Berkeley Rent Board in Berkeley, perBerkeley Municipal Code 12.70. Elgstrand: While I was not born here, I can be considered a third-generation Berkeleyan. Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Meeting Agenda: 01/19/2023 For links to individual agenda items for this meeting, please see below. We couldnt have done this without them.. Ballot requests were due Monday, July 11. The state extended rental assistance to tenants who could not pay their rent. I have worked to secure millions of dollars in rental assistance, helping tenants and small property owners weather through the financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic. This extension applies to requests for both electronic ballots and paper ballots (which are intended for individuals without internet access). Make sure to invite all your friends who are registered to vote in Berkeley and will be in the Bay Area on Thursday evening. While there are many variables causing this, a key one is the lack of housing. My anti-displacement, anti-discrimination work and experience addressing disability-related issues are needed on the rent board. Sunday, October 30: Lit Drop With FREE CHILDCARE and Pizza, When: Sunday, October 30 from 12PM to 4PM (come for all or part! We need to amplify our efforts through a formal Communication and Outreach Plan with goals across platforms like promoting the Tip of the Month in social media, continue holding information webinars and to have a strong staffing plan for the Public Information Unit to implement and sustain services. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! * by Saturday, July 16 (i.e. 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Both of my parents are 5-foot-7. Mizell, who graduated from UC Berkeley in May, is the Chair of the Citys Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, Vice-Chair of the Citys Police Accountability Board, and a former Executive Vice President of the Associated Students of the University of California (ASUC). Mr. Mizell and Carolyn Moore, a Berkeley artist, responded to the call to run for the slate. This meeting will be conducted in accordance with Government Code Section 54953, 54956, and all current state and local requirements allowing public participation in meetings of legislative bodies. Help select the progressive, pro-tenant Berkeley Rent Board slate! Therefore, there will not be a physical meeting location available. Confirmed sponsors of this years convention include the Berkeley Tenants Union, Friends of Adeline, the East Bay Democratic Socialists of America, the Young Democratic Socialists of America UC Berkeley, Our Revolution East Bay, Healthy Black Families, Berkeley Citizens Action, the Wellstone Democratic Renewal Club, the Gray Panthers, the Green Party, SEIU 1021, the Center for Independent Living, and the new Berkeley Progressive Alliance. Marasovic: At my first position as a mental health worker, after I reported a co-worker, and his associates, for molesting children, no action was taken. Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board Rent Adjustment Petition forms. Berkeleyside relies on reader support to remain free for everyone in our community. My work in the city has revolved around public safety. up to $300 total). When we speak of affordable housing many forget that some of the more affordable housing is provided by community members who often live on property with their tenant. Soli Alpert: I am running for reelection because COVID-19, record inflation, and the ongoing housing crisis all threaten Berkeley working families and the stability and diversity of our community. I think its fairly obvious to tenants in Berkeley that the rental ecosystem is deeply unfair. Martinac: I think the rent board is already doing a pretty good job, but there is always an opportunity to improve on existing processes. To register a Measure MM unit that has never been registered with the Rent Board, change a unit's status, claim an exemption, or report a change of ownership/mailing address. Please come to the cul-de-sacs at Webster and Bateman (were meeting at the grassy area adjacent to 2523 Webster; please do not enter the home at that address) on Saturday, October 29 at 10AM. This shortage is not evenly distributed; we have built far less of our RHNA targets for middle- and low-income housing than for market-rate. Berkeley residents who had temporarily left due to COVID and/or summer break but intended to return to Berkeley as soon at it is safe and/or feasible to do so were also allowed to cast a ballot. Berkeley Rent Board I will make sure the rent board has consistent communication with tenant and landlord organizations to help disseminate critical information, particularly through social media presence. A guide for looking up rent ceilings and understanding other information about units in the Rent Board's new data base. Tenants have until May 31, 2023, or one year from when the state of emergency ends, whichever is sooner, to pay back-rent from March 17, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2021. BUILDING PERMIT FORMS Applications Accelerated Plan Check Request Address Assignment Request Application Extension Request Application for alternative materials, design and methods of construction (AMMR) Authorization of Agent to Act on Behalf of Property Owner While the ordinance remains in effect, I believe the board should ensure that the law is enforced and ensure tenants are aware of any change to the citys moratorium. Please consider making a donation to help us cover all of our costs. Berkeley currently prohibits all evictions during the state of emergency called . *, Date to submit agenda topics/items for Februarys regular Rent Board meeting is. Incumbent Soli Alpert is running along with Stefan Elgstrand, Carole Marasovic, Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Ida Martinac, Nathan Mizell, Wendy Saenz Hood and Negeene Mosaed. Every election year since 1994, the Rent Board Convention selects the progressive, pro-tenant slate for the open seats on the Berkeley Rent Board. Important Links* Website: berkeleytenantsconvention.net Email: berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com Convention Recording: bit.ly/2022ConventionRecording Candidate Questionnaire Responses:bit.ly/2022CandidateQuestionnaires Candidate Ratings and Evaluations: bit.ly/2022RentBoardScreenings Request an ELECTRONIC Ballot: bit.ly/2022BallotRequest Request a PAPER Ballot: bit.ly/2022PaperBallotRequest*, * Or call BTU at 510-982-6696; intended only for those without internet access, Convention Timeline Monday, July 11: Last day to request a ballot Saturday, July 16: Last day to vote. As a parent, I know many parents and children have been struggling through the pandemic, and even before the pandemic, and believe there is an opening for the rent board to collaborate with the Berkeley Unified School District on an outreach program to educate Berkeley parents on resources available to them. With effective and reliable communication, tenants in rent-controlled units and under Measure MM who face possible eviction will be kept informed so they are able to access necessary support and legal services. So for instance, if you donate the $10, the candidates receives $60. Learn more about the Berkeleyside team. The City plans to legalize these rentals in some form, and collect the hotel tax from them. Unfortunately, this is often forgotten by homeowners who become landlords that, when their property becomes a business, its no longer their home; its also someone elses. VR for Tenancies Starting PRIOR to January 1, 1999. Thursday 4:30-9PM @ Ashby BART: Give a Small Donation so the Rent Board Slate Can Use Public Financing and Get on the Ballot! RSVP on Facebook The Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board is continuing to host free virtual workshops for tenants and landlords to help them navigate changing laws and understand common rental processes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Berkeleyside wants to help you get to know your 2022 candidates for Berkeley City Council, school board, rent board and more. The 2022 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.1%, 2023 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments. I know whats going on and whats NOT going well! Fortunately, in recent years things are improving, with 9,000 units to be built over the next decade, in addition to thousands of student beds being proposed by the university. Registration Statement for Partially Covered Units. In order to use public financing, each candidate needs to collect and submit by Friday by 30 donations by Berkeley voters of at least $10 (along with a signed form from the donor), for a total dollar amount of at least $580. Smoking is not allowed in any multi-unit building with two or more units (i.e., apartments, co-ops, condominiums, common interest developments, etc.) COVID-19: Information for Tenants & Landlords, City of Berkeley Ordinances Affecting Rental Properties, https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89067745635?pwd=T2FMMkdpZG05VC91YXVFRWVZZGxwZz09, Approval of the December 15, 2022 regular meeting minutes, Recommendation to adopt 2023 Committee Assignments and establish a Sustainability Committee, Proposal to approve staff recommendations on the following requests for waivers of late registration penalties, https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/university-california-invest-4-bln-blackstones-reit-2023-01-03/, https://www.swfinstitute.org/news/95291/university-of-california-endowment-and-pension-money-to-invest-4-billion-in-blackstone-real-estate-income-trust, Discussion and possible action to adopt Resolution 23-01 to allow the Board to continue to meet exclusively by teleconference throughout the remainder of the state of emergency associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Updated Regulation 1266 [Self Labor] with current Consumer Price Index (CPI) information, Updated Commissioner attendance at Board and Committee meetings through the 4th quarter of 2022. There are lots of additional ways to help the Slate including literature drops on your own time and phonebanking. Donate to Berkeleysideand support independent local journalism. I feel the pulse of our streets and thats the foundation of legitimate representation. Voting was open to all Berkeley residents at least thirteen years old including college/university students gone for the summer, undocumented residents and other non-citizens, and unhoused residents who fully support tenants rights and affordable housing. Under the Berkeley Tenant Protection Ordinance, Rental Units consist of any part of property rented for residential use or occupancy by a tenant. Voting in the Berkeley Rent Board Convention was open to all Berkeley residents at least thirteen years old including college/university students gone for the summer, undocumented residents and other non-citizens, and unhoused residents who fully support tenants rights and affordable housing. Failure to return interest on a tenants security deposit. If youre unsure whether you need forms for fully covered unit registration, or Measure MM registration forms for partially covered units, you may wish to review our Registrationpages. I promote the fundamental value of democracy in my professional and lived experience and expertise. It establishes a repayment period for back-rent owed due to COVID-19. We encourage folks to mark themselves as going on the official Facebook event which can be found at bit.ly/2022RentBoardConvention as well as to share the event and invite their pro-tenant friends, neighbors, classmates, colleagues, etc. Together, we will fight to protect tenants and affordable housing.. After voting in the 2022 Convention concluded, the Convention Planning Committee was informed that Ms. Moran might no longer live in Berkeley. Together they ensure high starting rents, limited options for housing mobility and a cost climate that forces community members out. Election Day is Nov. 8. After repeated attempts to reach Ms. Moran, the Convention Planning Committee voted to reach out to her one last time to request proof of her Berkeley residency. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! Vacancy Registration Form (VR) for Tenancies Starting ON or AFTER January 1, 1999. Housing Quality Standards | Berkeley Housing Authority For more information, call the pre-recorded Informational Line at 510-981-5495 Housing Quality Standards Initial Inspection The Berkeley Housing Authority is required to inspect each assisted unit before a contract is approved, and at least once every 12 months thereafter. This same commodification of housing led to the lucrative investment in rental housing by millionaires in market-rate homes way out of reach of the average Berkeleyans. )Meet-Up Location: Grove Park in South BerkeleyFree food: PizzaChildcare: Must submit waiver by Saturday (10/29) 4PM per these instructionsRSVP Form. who live in Berkeley. More by Supriya Yelimeli. For more information, please email berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com. (The candidates will also be collecting signatures for their nominating papers; if they cant get enough signatures from Berkeley voters, they wont even be allowed to appear on the ballot!). I am also concerned for the ability of elderly and disabled Berkeley tenants to age in place with dignity. My goal would be to increase the channels of outreach and find more creative ways to communicate the role the rent board plays in the Berkeley community. Carole Marasovic: Serving on the rent board is a segue from my long-term commitment to the Berkeley community including my extensive work making housing policy recommendations. During the application period for the PAB, we held an informative webinar explaining the new board and the role of PAB board members. Your donation goes beyond supporting our journalism. Its an at-large race, meaning Berkeley residents can vote for five rent board members regardless of where they live in the city. When the moratorium is lifted, the RSB Ordinance must be followed, while council continues to fund legal services to represent low-income tenants. Berkeleyside wants to help you get to know your 2022 candidates for Berkeley City Council, School Board, Rent Stabilization Board and more. If you donate $20, the candidate receives $120. In Berkeley rent board race, evictions, housing stock are up for debate Candidates are strongly in favor of anti-displacement measures, but vary on just-cause evictions for small units. Kate Harrison, Berkeley City Councilmember, District 4 Gus Newport, Former Berkeley Mayor Max Anderson, Former Berkeley City Councilmember Nikki Fortunato Bas, Oakland City Councilmember Lateefah Simon, BART Director Jovanka Beckles, AC Transit Board Director Ana Vasudeo, Berkeley School Board Director Please be mindful that this meeting will be recorded, and all other rules of procedure and decorum will apply for Rent Board meetings conducted by teleconference or videoconference. in Previous Advisory Decision, Landlord Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment for Units in The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Alameda County is Oct. 24, and the election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. 2023 For more information about the Slate, please go to berkeleyrentboard.org or email jonahmgottlieb@gmail.com. These final results confirmed that the pro-tenant slate for the Berkeley Rent Board comprised of Leah Simon-Weisberg, Xavier Johnson, Andy Kelley, Dominique Walker, and Mari Mendonca won all five seats up for election to the Berkeley Rent Board. Tenant Protection Ordinance protects tenants from harassment by landlords. Elgstrand: Over the last decade, Ive helped shape nearly every major tenant policy adopted by the city as a senior legislative aide to Mayor Jesse Arregun and a community advocate. In 12 years, Ive met with, touched and healed more than 10,000 Berkeleyans. Having strong and robust rental assistance and anti-displacement programs are more important than ever as we face the worst levels of inflation in over 40 years. 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