Rent Adjustment Program Guide and Information Sheets
Guide to Oakland Rental Laws
Download GuideLearn more about the Residential Rental Property Laws in Oakland. The Rent Adjustment Program has released packets of information for both tenants and property owners. These packets contain specific information about the Rent Adjustment Ordinance, local housing laws and other useful information.
Tenant
Tenant Information Packet
Tenant Information Packet (Spanish)
Tenant Information Packet (Chinese)
Property Owner
Property Owner Information Packet
Property Owner Information Packet (Spanish)
Property Owner Information Packet (Chinese)
Below you will find general information sheets covering covering specific topics regarding local and state rules and regulations. To learn more, please also visit the Housing Laws and Regulations section found under Topics.
**Information Sheets in English**
Rent Levels and Rent Regulation Information Sheet
Landlord's and Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities
Tenant Move Out Agreement Ordinance Information Sheet
Landlord's Right to Enter and Tenant's Right to Privacy
Just Cause for Eviction Information Sheet
Local Resources for Landlords and Tenants
**Information Sheets in Spanish**
Rent Levels and Rent Regulations Information Sheet (Spanish)
Allowable Annual Rent Increase Information Sheet
Checklist for New Renters (Spanish)
Landlord's and Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities (Spanish)
Tenant Move Out Agreement Ordinance Information Sheet (Spanish)
Landlord's Right to Enter and Tenant's Right to Privacy (Spanish)
Just Cause for Eviction Information Sheet (Spanish)
Local Resources for Landlords and Tenants (Spanish)
**Information Sheets in Chinese**
Rent Levels and Rent Regulations (Chinese)
Checklist for New Renters (Chinese)
Landlord's and Tenant's Rights and Responsibilities (Chinese)
Tenant Move Out Ordinance Information Sheet (Chinese)
Landlord's Right to Enter and Tenant's Right to Privacy (Chinese)
Just Cause for Eviction Information Sheet (Chinese)
Local Resources for Landlords and Tenants (Chinese)
For more information, please contact the Rent Adjustment Program at (510) 238-3721 or visit an Analyst at 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 6301 during the following hours.
Mon: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Tues through Thurs: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm