2019 WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS FOR LANDLORDS AND/OR TENANTS

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All workshops and seminars are FREE.  

Berkeley Landlord 101 Workshop  **Click Here to Register**
Tuesday, April 30th        5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
Are 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.

Understanding Rent Levels and Allowable Rent Increases in Berkeley: A Workshop for Landlords  **Click Here to Register**
Tuesday, May 7th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This landlord workshop covers the ins and outs of rent levels and lawful rent increases in Berkeley. Topics include: Allowable rent increases and rent ceilings; the Annual General Adjustment; and resetting the rent to market under local and state law. 

Special Workshop for Long-Term Tenants  **Click Here to Register**
Tuesday, June 4th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop is facilitated by Rent Board Housing Counselors and includes Q and A with local housing attorneys. We will provide an overview of tenant rights with an emphasis on the specific rights and responsibilities of long-term tenants. We will discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, responding to harassment, and how to ensure that you have safe and habitable housing.

Berkeley Landlord 101 Seminar  **Click Here to Register**
Wednesday, September 4th        5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
Are 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.

Berkeley Landlord 101 Workshop  **Click Here to Register**
Tuesday, September 10th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
Are 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.

Tenant Rights in Berkeley 101 Seminar  **Click Here to Register**
Friday, September 13th        12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
This seminar provides a crash course on tenant rights in Berkeley. Join us to discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, security deposits, repair issues, and Rent Board remedies for addressing disputes. 

Tenant Rights in Berkeley 101 Workshop **Click Here to Register**
Tuesday, October 8th          6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop provides a crash course on tenant rights in Berkeley. Join us to discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, security deposits, repair issues, and Rent Board remedies for addressing disputes.

Evictions in Berkeley: A Seminar for Landlords **Click Here to Register**
Wednesday, October 16th        5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
Facilitated by a Rent Board staff attorney, this seminar is a must for any landlord who wants to understand evictions in Berkeley. This workshop will cover state and Berkeley-specific eviction laws, including the Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance and owner move-in evictions.

Security Deposit: Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Workshop ** Click Here to Register **
Tuesday, November 5, 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the purpose of security deposits, lawful deposit deductions, resolving security deposit conflicts, and security deposit interest.

 PAST EVENTS

Tenant Rights in Berkeley 101 Workshop
Tuesday, April 16th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop provides a crash course on tenant rights in Berkeley. Join us to discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, security deposits, repair issues, and Rent Board remedies for addressing disputes. 

Subletting 101: A Seminar for Tenants
Wednesday, April 10th        5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
Are you considering subletting your apartment or room? Moving in a new roommate? Are you a subtenant yourself? Join Rent Board Housing Counselors to discuss the pros, cons, and rent control implications of subletting. We will also review how to determine if you can have a subtenant or roommate, how to screen potential roommates, and resources for mediating disputes.

Special Workshop for Long-Term Tenants   
Tuesday, March 12th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop is facilitated by Rent Board Housing Counselors and includes Q and A with local housing attorneys. We will provide an overview of tenant rights with an emphasis on the specific rights and responsibilities of long-term tenants. We will discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, responding to harassment, and how to ensure that you have safe and habitable housing.

Evictions in Berkeley: A Workshop for Landlords
Tuesday, March 5th        6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
Facilitated by a Rent Board staff attorney, this workshop is a must for any landlord who wants to understand evictions in Berkeley. This workshop will cover state and local eviction laws, including the Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance and owner move-in evictions. 

Security Deposit: Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities Seminar
Friday, March 1st        12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
This seminar will cover how to comply with local and state laws regarding security deposits, including the purpose of security deposits, lawful deposit deductions, resolving security deposit conflicts, and security deposit interest. 

 Berkeley Landlord 101 Seminar
Wednesday, February 6th        5:15 p.m.- 6:15 p.m.
Location: the Rent Stabilization Board Office
Are you a new landlord in Berkeley 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.

Tenants Rights in Berkeley 101 Workshop
Tuesday, January 29th        6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
Location: Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, 3rd Floor, Community Room
This workshop provides a crash course on tenant rights in Berkeley. Join us to discuss rent regulation and eviction protections, security deposits, repair issues, and Rent Board remedies for addressing disputes.