Government Code Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060 et seq.) permits owners of residential rental property to withdraw said property from rent or lease and evict tenants for this purpose while permitting local entities to impose restrictions, conditions and requirements upon property which is so withdrawn.
State of California, Government Code Sections 7060-7060.7
Berkeley Municipal Code (B.M.C.) Chapter 13.77 (Ellis Implementation Ordinance) [Ordinance No. 7,012-N.S.] [PDF file, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader]
Letter from the Rent Board explaining requirements and procedures for removal of property from the rental market pursuant to the Ellis Act.
Table: Forms and sequence for complying with the City of Berkeley's Ellis Implementation Ordinance
PDF files, require Adobe Acrobat Reader
Tenants Rights Notice
Notice of Intent to Offer Accommodations for Rent
Initial Deposit of Ellis Act Relocation Benefits
Assert Age or Disability Form
Definition of Disability
Deposit of Additional ellis Act Relocation Benefits and Challenge of Eligibility to Receive Benefits
Interest to Renew Tenancy Form
Notice of Termination of Tenancy
Notice of Intent to Withdraw Accommodations
Notice of Extension of Date of Termination
Certificate and Memorandum
Ellis Act: Disability Definition
Proof of Service: Ellis Act