Attend one of the many seminars offered -- for free - from the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board. For instance, the Board is offering the following seminar:
Special Workshop for Long-Term Rent Controlled Tenants
Tuesday, June 13th 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: the Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge St., 3rd Floor, Community Room
"Rent stabilization and eviction protections provide housing stability and help maintain social and economic diversity in Berkeley. Rents have skyrocketed in the last few years; in some cases 20-40% above prior market rents. As a result, we have seen several cases in which long-term tenants in Berkeley are much more vulnerable to being evicted or “encouraged” to leave through harassment or neglect- so rents can be reset to current market. This workshop is designed to give long-term tenants a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities under the Berkeley Rent Ordinance, provide tenants with basic tips on how to avoid exposing themselves to pre-textual evictions, how to document and respond to harassment, habitability problems or attempts to constructively evict, what legal resources are available outside of the Rent Board, and how to avoid losing their right to their stabilized rent. Participants will receive a free tenant packet and other important information."
To learn more about the seminars offered, click here and subscribe to the Berkeley email list so that you are kept informed about all the seminars offered.
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