If you do not wish for your name to appear on the screen, then use the drop-down menu and click on "Rename" to rename yourself to be anonymous. This extension applies to requests for both electronic ballots and paper ballots (which are intended for individuals without internet access). Mosaed: As a physical therapist and clinic owner, Im always trying to educate and do outreach to both providers and clients. 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". Failure to bring the rental unit into compliance with the implied warranty of habitability, as shown by an outstanding Notice of Violation from the City of Berkeleys Housing Code Enforcement, and/or failure to comply with a Rent Board Hearing Examiners Decision. Those who attempted to discredit me were themselves discredited. 90 days for rent increases of more than 10%. Important Links Website: berkeleytenantsconvention.net Email: berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com Facebook Event: bit.ly/2022RentBoardConvention Candidate Application/Packet: bit.ly/2022CandidatePacket Convention Zoom Link: bit.ly/2022ConventionZoom 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*, Convention Timeline Sunday, May 22: Candidate questionnaire is due Early June (likely two dates within 6/4 6/11): Mandatory candidate interview Wednesday, June 29 at 7-9PM: Convention occurs on Zoom Monday, July 11: Last day to request a ballot Saturday, July 16: Last day to vote. (Public financing matches donations 6:1. STORM: Mudslides Reservoirs filling Sewage in the Bay | PEOPLE'S PARK: Court ruling nears | COVID: What to know | WE'RE HIRING: Public safety reporter. Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. With a tight housing market that is short on options, we need to craft housing policy that is sustainable for our future and encourage increased existing housing supply, or our ecosystem will continue to erode. Martinac: I think the rent board is already doing a pretty good job, but there is always an opportunity to improve on existing processes. On Tuesday, December 1, the Alameda County Registrar of Voters published the final update to the results of the November 2020 election. Running expresses my concern over the disintegration of my community. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), City Council Resolution 70,030-N.S., and City of Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board (Rent Board) Resolution 21-29, this meeting of the Rent Board will be conducted exclusively through teleconference and Zoom videoconference. Nathan Mizell Elected as the Final Member of the 2022 Slate, Filling a Vacancy on the 2022 Progressive, Pro-tenant Berkeley Rent Board Slate, Ballot SUBMISSION Deadline Extended to SATURDAY, July 16, Ballot Request Deadline Extended to Monday, July 11, ratings and evaluations of the candidates, Pro-Tenant Slate Sweeps 2020 Berkeley Rent Board Election, Attend an interview this Saturday, August 6 (exact time TBA), Be prepared to finish physically filing with the Clerks Office all necessary paperwork to run for office by Friday, August 12. Last year, I wrote my first play. Mosaed: Im the owner of Berkeley Community Physical Therapy, a clinic in downtown Berkeley, which has been operating for 35 years. I will demonstrate effective, collaborative, transparent and fiduciary public organizational management using data-informed practices. Four years later and I hadnt grown since middle school and I decided to quit organized basketball to focus exclusively on student leadership issues. Elgstrand: While I was not born here, I can be considered a third-generation Berkeleyan. For others that daily access social media, that may be the best form of outreach for them. This extension applies to requests for both electronic ballots and paper ballots (which are intended for individuals without internet access). 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. 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. Hundreds of Berkeleyans voted in this years Convention. Voting at the Convention was open to all Berkeley residents including students, undocumented residents and other non-citizens, residents under 18, and unhoused residents who fully support rent control. We need to protect tenants, preserve affordable housing and produce housing. My grandparents and mother lived in Berkeley in the 1960s. The 2022 Annual Security Deposit Interest Rate is 0.1%, 2023 Adjustments of Relocation Assistance Payments. Who We Are. {{#label}}{{label}}: {{/label}}{{message}}. Tenant Protection Ordinance protects tenants from harassment by landlords. Elgstrand: Rental law is complex and constantly changing, which makes it difficult for tenants and property owners to understand their rights and obligations. 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. If any candidate fails to do so, they will be locked out out of public financing, putting them at a massive disadvantage. Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. This event will be conducted outdoors in a safe, socially distanced manner. Berkeley Rent Board Relocation Assistance, Petition to Determine the Initial Rent for a Non-comparable Replacement Unit. ). Talk to a housing counselor about whether a petition is right for your situation, and which forms to use. To report initial tenancy information and annual updates. I helped secure millions of dollars for affordable housing and rental relief for tenants and small businesses through the city budget, through anti-displacement programs and COVID-19 relief, in addition to supporting Measures U1 and O, which has helped fund hundreds of new units of affordable housing. They are listed in alphabetical order. I am a progressive, pro-tenant candidate chosen by the 2022 Rent Board Convention. 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. Vanessa Marrero: Housing is a human right! If you still cannot find your ballot, then please email berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com. 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 We asked candidates why they were running and what theyve accomplished, and to spell out their views on what should be done before and after the eviction moratorium is lifted and whether they think Berkeley has a healthy rental ecosystem. Berkeleyside relies on reader support to remain free for everyone in our community. Elgstrand is Mayor Jesse Arreguns legislative analyst, and Saenz Hood and Marasovic are repeat candidates who ran for the rent board in 2022. Saenz Hood: I am a longtime volunteer with organizations for children with disabilities and chronic illness, as well as a successful fundraiser within the nonprofit sector. Rents have become increasingly astronomical, which substantially has decreased socioeconomic, racial and other diversity. Provide us a copy of the lease signed by yourself and the 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. Elgstrand: The ongoing local eviction moratorium is tied to the local state of emergency relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenant Individual Rent Adjustment Petition Forms We also worked with the Council to place Measure MM on the ballot expanding our rental registry to partially regulated units, which has brought the board valuable data that will inform our public policy and made rent board services available to many more Berkeley tenants. The 2022 Right to Housing Slate is comprised of Soli Alpert, Negeene Mosaed, Ida Martinac, Nathan Mizell, and Vanessa Danielle Marrero. The current members of the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Slate are Negeene Mosaed, Soli Alpert, Ida Martinac, and Vanessa Danielle Marrero. 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. We couldnt have done this without them.. We are way behind where we need to be, which has been exacerbated by a lack of new student housing. Well be dropping literature till 4PM! Therefore, there will not be a physical meeting location available. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention will take place on Wednesday, June 29 from 7-9PM via Zoom. Martinac: I love to study languages and have dabbled in 10 altogether. Phone: 510-548-4040, Eviction Defense Center See all of Berkeleysides2022 election coverage. For more information about the Berkeley Rent Board Convention and the 2022 Rent Board Slate, please email berkeleytenantsconvention@gmail.com. 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*. The deadline to register to vote online or by mail in Alameda County is Oct. 24, and the election is Tuesday, Nov. 8. My anti-displacement, anti-discrimination work and experience addressing disability-related issues are needed on the rent board. Learn about Rent Board committees and find upcoming meetings. Rental property business owners can access the rent board for information on their rights. 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. Now more than ever we need leaders with a proven record of defending rent control and fighting for housing security. 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. This weekend (July 30 and 31), the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Convention Planning Committee held a series of meetings in which the Planning Committee unanimously voted to remove Della Moran from the 2022 Berkeley Rent Board Slate and remove her endorsement, as well as begin the process of selecting a new candidate to fill the vacant spot on the slate. Only those applicants who were selected in the lottery will be able to register by clicking on the following link:Login - My Housing, For more information, call the pre-recorded Informational Line at 510-981-5495. The Berkeley Rent Board has identified three issues with potential short term rentals regulations in a letter they are sending to the City Council: the loss of rental housing, adequate enforcement of new laws, and preservation of existing rights for tenants. More by Supriya Yelimeli. Please click the button to the right to visit the Rent Board Meetings page for more information. 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 I have a very strong background in outreach and I plan to use my skills to bridge the divide between landlords and tenants by educating both about the resources that the rent board provides. Wednesday, June 29 Per law, candidates for the Rent Board must be registered to vote in Berkeley. Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. For links to individual agenda items for this meeting, please see below. The Convention Planning Committee did not come to this decision lightly. 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. I spend a lot of time at Games of Berkeley. Donate to Berkeleysideand support independent local journalism. Mosaed: Ive been a homeowner in Berkeley since 2011. As an immigrant and single mother who has had to move 11 times since coming to the Bay Area in 2003, I have lived the working-class struggle of building community while repeatedly being priced out of my home. Its up to us to make sure theyre elected! The pro-tenant slates sweep came in spite of big real estate spending over $100,000 to try to stop them and buy the seats for the Slates anti-tenant opponents. Negeene Mosaed: Many of my clients have suffered eviction and displacement. I wish to give a voice to the unrepresented small housing provider. Click here for the donation links! Learn More . Berkeley Municipal Code 13.79.060.B.1. The rent board will need to continue implementing dynamic practices so that rental housing business owners and tenants know their rights and responsibility under the moratorium. Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. A handful of large corporations own a huge percentages of the citys rental units. Parts of the ordinance will still be in effect as the pandemic emergency is lifted, and it will be our role to ensure they are being enforced, always with fairness and justice in mind. I was 6-foot-2 in seventh grade. 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. In a healthy ecosystem, the network is resilient enough to withstand change and stressors. If two separate units in your building submit complaint forms within six months of each other, the City of Berkeleys Code Enforcement staff will investigate the complaint. 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. It also helps your family, friends and Berkeley neighbors have access to reliable, independent reporting. The 2022 Convention was sponsored by 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. The rent board should launch outreach events timed to the move-in and move-out seasons, and clearly describe the powers of the board. All rights reserved. 2022. 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. Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. Fill out the RSVP form and indicate in the last question that you cant make this lit drop. Voting was primarily conducted online using OpaVote to anonymously collect ballots; paper ballots were also made available to Berkeley residents without internet access or who had difficulty casting an electronic ballot. Our long-time renters earn just enough to scrape by and need strong rental protections to prevent them from being displaced from Berkeley. We need to improve and modernize our online and social media outreach so that we can connect with those folks as well, without giving up our current effective methods. I want to make sure other families can live in Berkeley for generations instead of being priced out/displaced. Effective education requires repeated communications via a multitude of channels. This also includes common areas such as private decks, balconies, and porches of units. I see the rent board as the main education, outreach and enforcement mechanism for Berkeley tenants in this challenging situation. Look up your units maximum rent by Clicking Here. Eight candidates are running for five seats on Berkeleys Rent Stabilization Board in November, with only one incumbent up for re-election. Nonprofit news. Martinac: Even with the eviction cliff approaching, there are still many unknowns in the mix. Well have free pizza for all volunteers! This form requests basic information about the property, such as the address, when the unit will be available for inspection and occupancy and how much you are requesting for rent and security deposit. Failure to return interest on a tenants security deposit. Beginning January 1, 2023, landlords may raise rent ceilings by 4.4% for all tenancies starting prior to January 1, 2022, after giving tenants a proper written notice of rent increase. I have dedicated my career to civil service, and am also a shop steward with my union, SEIU Local 1000. Proper notice is: A landlord is not eligible for the 2023 AGA if a tenancy started in 2022. Your donation goes beyond supporting our journalism. The City plans to legalize these rentals in some form, and collect the hotel tax from them. It also helps your family, friends and Berkeley neighbors have access to reliable, independent reporting. Under the Berkeley Tenant Protection Ordinance, Rental Units consist of any part of property rented for residential use or occupancy by a tenant. Folks can also get the word out by sharing the Facebook event. 2023 Questions regarding this matter may be addressed to DSeana Williams, Executive Director, at (510) 981-7368. Who We Are. Berkeley Rent Board Supriya Yelimeli is a housing and homelessness reporter for Berkeleyside and joined the staff in May 2020 after contributing reporting since 2018 as a freelance writer. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! As we prepare for the end of the moratorium, the board has already begun to plan and strategize for how to protect tenants. Berkeleyside wants to help you get to know your 2022 candidates for Berkeley City Council, school board, rent board and more. If any candidate fails to do so, they will be locked out out of public financing, putting them at a massive disadvantage. 13.76.080, including the requirement to file a vacancy registration form at the start of a new tenancy commencing on or after January 1, 1996. The 2022 Convention took place the evening of Wednesday, June 29. For units with eviction protection, a landlord in Berkeley can only evict for one of 12 reasons, also known as just causes, which are: Non-payment of rent; Breach of lease; Willful, substantial damage to the rental unit that tenant refuses to repair; Refusal to sign a new lease that is substantially identical to the expired one; The stressors of an eviction moratorium that is more than two and half years old has caused turmoil for both tenant and rental housing provider. As a Berkeley Tenant Union steering committee member, I listened to their concerns while answering our hotline. Alpert: Im proud that the board conducts events throughout our community to meet tenants and small landlords where they are with critical information. The Health, Housing, and Community Services Department oversees BMR units (not the Rent Board). Marasovic: Two months ago, on the Homeless Services Panel of Experts, as chair, I wrote a recommendation to increase housing retention monies so that tenants rental obligations can be met. Pursuing tenants for eviction who are engaged in violence, currently an exception under the moratorium, must also be honored. While there are many variables causing this, a key one is the lack of housing. Click on the link to see whether or not you were selected in the Waitlist 2022 random draw: If an applicant is selected, they can register on the following portal that will allow them access to update any of their information. As the Police Accountability Board vice-chair, Ive successfully contributed to policy change in a number of policies, including use of force and controlled equipment. I still love basketball, but it was definitely the right choice for me. Its up to us to make sure theyre elected! Delivered to your inbox at 5 p.m., the Daily Briefing brings you all the latest Berkeley news in one handy place. Ballot request are due Monday, July 11! Permit Forms Permit Forms Access frequently requested permit-related forms. Make sure to invite all your friends who are registered to vote in Berkeley and will be in the Bay Area on Thursday evening. Join the Berkeley Tenants Union (BTU), Friends of Adeline, and the whole community as we drop literature for endorsed candidates and ballot measures! This decision allows the Committee to invite new candidates to apply for a position on the progressive, pro-tenant slate. PUBLIC ADVISORY: THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH VIDEOCONFERENCE AND TELECONFERENCE All petition forms are available on our Petition Forms page. Incumbent Soli Alpert is running along with Stefan Elgstrand, Carole Marasovic, Vanessa Danielle Marrero, Ida Martinac, Nathan Mizell, Wendy Saenz Hood and Negeene Mosaed. 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. Housing is a human right. A Q&A with Kate Harrison, who's running unopposed for the District 4 City Council seat representing Central Berkeley, follows. Well continue to publish more stories on the key Berkeley races and ballot initiatives to help readers make informed decisions about the potential leaders and policies that could help shape Berkeleys future. ), Wed like to thank all the candidates, the Convention organizers, and the hundreds of voters who participated in this years Convention, said P, Chair Matthew Lewis. Delivered to your inbox at 5 p.m., the Daily Briefing brings you all the latest Berkeley news in one handy place. However, they can continue to take steps to provide as much education and as many resources as possible for both tenants and owners who have questions about the moratorium. I helped write the COVID-19 Emergency Response Ordinance to expand tenant protections during the pandemic. 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. Tenant Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment, Tenant Schedule A (Illegally High Rent; Unrefunded Security Deposit), Tenant Schedule B (Unpaid Interest on Security Deposit), Tenant Schedule C (Habitability/Deterioration; Decreased Space or Service), Tenant Schedule D (Reduction in the Number of Tenants Allowed), Landlord Petition for Individual Rent Adjustment -- Multiple Grounds, Landlord Schedule A: Capital Improvements, Landlord Schedule D: Change in Space or Services, Landlord Schedule E: Net Operating Income, Landlord Schedule G: Historically Low Rent, Landlord Schedule I: Low Rent Increases 1976-1979, Landlord Schedule J: Increased Debt Service, Landlord Petition for Capital Improvements -- ONLY, Landlord Petition for Historically Low Rent (HLR) -- ONLY, Landlord Petition for Increased Occupancy -- ONLY, Tenant Declaration of Household Income -- Major Repairs ONLY, Tenant Declaration of Household Income -- Historically Low Rent (HLR) ONLY, Landlord Petition to Implement Rent Increases Conditionally Granted working families, and especially single moms like myself. A ballot was then sent out to voters from the first round of the Convention, along with the candidates questionnaire responses and evaluation. Anyone whos applied for and not received this assistance by the time the moratorium is lifted is offered a grace due to filing. Tenancy Registration Form for Partially Covered Units. 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. Be Prepared as Heavy Storms Hit Berkeley! 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). Something went wrong. Berkeley Rent Board If you value what you get from Berkeleyside, please join us with atax-deductible donationso we can continue doing the local reporting that matters to you. Berkeley Rent Board Registration Annual General Adjustment (AGA) Rent Board Meetings Housing Counselor Appointments Important COVID-19 Information Holiday Closure: The Rent Board Office will be closed for the holidays from Monday, December 26th - Monday, January 2nd. 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. Meet your Rent Stabilization Board candidates in Berkeleys November 2022 election. Berkeleys rent board has a unique role that should focus on the protection of tenants and hold accountable bad actors. Martinac: I am proud to have been nominated by the 2022 Berkeley Tenant Convention, a diverse coalition of tenants, landlords and homeowners committed to protecting rent control and tenants rights. Williams was hired in November 2021 to lead the board. Please wear a mask. Their agony drove me to advocacy because few of them know their rights or the protections provided by just-cause evictions, tenant protections and rent-control laws. 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. A safe, socially distanced manner they will be conducted outdoors in safe... 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