Housing Laws and Regulations

Read the ordinances and regulations regarding residential housing in the City of Oakland.

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NEW LAWS & REGULATIONS AFFECTING RENTAL PROPERTIES

On February 11, 2021 the adopted amendments to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance Regulations were announced. To view the adopted amendments, please click here.

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Read the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program Ordinance Read the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance Read the Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act Tenant Protection Ordinance Ellis Act Ordinance Uniform Relocation Ordinance

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Emergency Moratorium Regulations

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No Fault Eviction Tenant Move Out Negotiations Measure Y - Just Cause Amendment Eviction Allowable Rent Increases Interim Emergency Ordinance to Temporarily Eliminate Exemptions from the Rent Adjustment Ordinance