2021 WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS FOR LANDLORDS AND/OR TENANTS
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All workshops and webinars are FREE.
NEW! If you missed any of our latest webinars, you can watch the captioned video by clicking on the links in the PAST WEBINAR VIDEOS section below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Landlord 101 **Click Here to Register**Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: This is an Online EventAre you a new landlord or are you considering purchasing rental property in Berkeley? Please join us for an overview of your rights and responsibilities, including rent control guidelines, tenant screening, repair issues, and security deposits.
COVID-19 Update **Click Here to Register**
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: This is an Online Event
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, the Governor and the Berkeley City Council have taken important steps to protect public health and prevent further transmission of COVID-19 by avoiding unnecessary displacement and homelessness.
Evictions in Berkeley **
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Wednesday, October 13, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: This is an Online Event
Facilitated by a Rent Board staff attorney; this webinar is a must for any landlord who wants to understand evictions in Berkeley. This webinar will cover state and local eviction laws, including the Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance and owner move-in evictions.
Security Deposits: Rights and Responsibilities **Click Here to Register**
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: This is an Online Event
This web seminar is designed for Berkeley tenants and landlords. We will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the use of security deposits; security deposit interest; and resolving security deposit disputes.
PAST WEBINAR VIDEOS
Lease-Breaking Webinar
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Landlords and tenants have important rights and responsibilities in a lease breaking scenario. Join us for an overview of the relevant laws and best practices when a tenant needs to break a lease.
Rent Board Registration 101/Registering your Berkeley Rental Property WebinarWednesday, May 12, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
Registering a rental unit in Berkeley includes paying a registration fee, updating tenancy information and more. This webinar with our Registration staff will help landlords understand our online registration portal, the registration process and important forms and deadlines related to this process.
Measure MM WebinarWednesday, April 14, 2021
Location: Virtual EventBerkeley voters passed Measure MM in the November 2020 election. Join us for an overview of how this measure impacts registration, rights, and responsibilities for both landlords and tenants.
This webinar is designed to give all property sale stakeholders (landlords, tenants, and realtors) an understanding of their rights and responsibilities related to property sale. Topics will include showing rental units, transfers of leases and security deposits, buyout agreements and more.
Security Deposits: Rights and Responsibilities Webinar
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
This web seminar is designed for Berkeley tenants and landlords. We will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the use of security deposits; security deposit interest; and resolving security deposit disputes.
COVID-19 Update Webinar
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Location: Virtual Event
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, the Governor and the Berkeley City Council have taken important steps to protect public health and prevent further transmission of COVID-19 by avoiding unnecessary displacement and homelessness.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Location: Virtual eventAre you a new tenant or landlord in Berkeley? Please join us for an overview of your rights and responsibilities under the Berkeley Rent Ordinance. Topics include rent levels and rent control, housing services, and security deposits.
Security Deposit: Rights and Responsibilities Wednesday, October 14, 2020 Location: Virtual event
This web seminar is designed for Berkeley tenants and landlords. We will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the use of security deposits; security deposit interest; and resolving security deposit disputes.