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Effective December 30, 2016

  • Measure L: The Richmond Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance 
  • Eviction protections apply to most rental units in the City of Richmond
  • The vast majority of multi-unit rental properties (including duplexes) constructed before 1995 in the City of Richmond are subject to rent control
    • Rents for rent-controlled units must reset to the “base rent”, or the rent paid on July 21, 2015 (or the first date that rent was paid after this date)
    • The Maximum Allowable Rent is equal to the base rent, plus all applicable Annual General Adjustment rent increases
    • Any excess rent paid in excess of the Maximum Allowable Rent following December 30, 2016, MUST be refunded to the Tenant in the form of a Cashier's check. Proof must be submitted using the online "Proof of Excess Rent Refund" form. See Regulation 17-05 for detail.
    • Visit the Rent Increase page for more information

News & Events

Proposed Owner Move-In Eviction Regulation Community Survey

The Rent Board is considering adoption of a regulation to clarify the intent of the Owner Move-In provisions of the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance.

The Board is requesting community feedback on topics such as:

  1. Methods of Tracking Compliance with Owner Move-In Requirements
  2. Tenant First Right of Refusal Requirement
  3. Rent Increases for Units Placed Back on the Rental Market
  4. Ownership Requirements

Access the English Survey

Access the Spanish Survey

OMI Survey Flyer English
OMI Survey Flyer Spanish

Rent Board Adopts 2019 Annual General Adjustment in the Amount of 3.5% (Effective 09/01/19)

At their meeting on June 19, 2019, the Rent Board adopted Regulation 607, establishing the 2019 Annual General Adjustment (AGA) rent increase for Controlled Rental Units in the amount of 3.5%. 

The 2019 AGA may only be applied to tenancies in effect prior to September 1, 2018.

To apply the 2019 Annual General Adjustment rent increase of up to 3.5%, Landlords must comply with State law requirements and file a notice of rent increase with the Rent Board within ten (10) business days after service on the Tenant, in accordance with the Rent Increase Procedure. Rent increases for the 2019 Annual General Adjustment may not take effect prior to September 1, 2019. 

Visit www.richmondrent.org/increase to access resources such as a notice of rent increase template, Maximum Allowable Rent Calculator, and more.

2019 English AGA Announcement
2019 Spanish AGA Announcement

Rent Program Community Workshops:
Rights and Responsibilities for Richmond Landlords and Tenants


Landlord-focused workshop:
Saturday, July 27, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804

Tenant-focused workshop:
Saturday, August 31, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
City Council Chambers
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804


These workshops are designed for Landlords and Tenants who would like to learn more about their rights and responsibilities under the Richmond Rent Ordinance. 

Topics for discussion will include:
  • Overview of the Rent Ordinance
  • Properties subject to the Rent Ordinance
  • How Rent Control works in California
  • Just Cause for Eviction and noticing requirements
  • The Rent Adjustment Process
  • Overview of Important California Civil Codes
Rights and Responsibilites Landlord Flyer_2019_English
Rights and Responsibilites july and august Flyer_2019_Spanish

2019 Community Workshop Schedule

City of Richmond Rent Program Community Workshops are held one Saturday each month to inform community members about their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Rent, Just Cause for Eviction, and Homeowner Protection Ordinance. Access the full schedule, as well as 2018 Community Workshop materials, on the Workshops page.

2019 List of Workshops - ENGLISH (1)2019 List of Workshops -SPANISH

Rent Board Adopts Amendments to Regulation 603, Extending the Deadline for Landlords to File a Notice of Rent Increase with the Rent Program from Two to Ten Business Days

At their Regular Meeting on September 19, 2018, members of the Rent Board approved an amendment to Regulation 603 to provide Landlords more time to file notices of rent increase with the Rent Board. Landlords of Controlled Rental Units in the City of Richmond must file any notice of a rent increase, including a Proof of Service, with the Rent Board within ten (10) business days after service on the Tenant. If a Landlord does not file the notice with the Rent Board within this time period, the rent increase shall be deemed null and void.

Please visit the Rent Increase page for more information.

Rent Board Approves Rent Registration Regulations

On February 21, 2018, the Richmond Rent Board adopted Chapter 4, establishing Rent Registration requirements for all Rental Units in the City of Richmond.

Rental property owners can expect to receive information in the mail from the Rent Program with instructions for submitting required information to achieve compliance with Rent Registration requirements.

Regulations Chapter 7: Regarding Substantive Rent Adjustment (Subchapter C: Standards for Individual Rent Ceiling Adjustments), Vacancy Rent Increase and Chapter 4: Regarding Rent Registration

Rent Board Approves 2017-18 Annual Report


Following its adoption at the May 16, 2018, Rent Board Meeting, the 2017-18 Rent Program Annual Report is scheduled to be presented to the City Council in June 2018.

2017-18 Rent Program Annual Report

ity CTemas en el taller incluirán:

  • "Causa Justa" para desalojo y requisitos para mudanza
  • Requisitos para aviso sobre terminación de arrendamiento
  • Proceso de retención ilicita de vivienda (desalojo)

Temas en el taller incluirán:

  • "Causa Justa" para desalojo y requisitos para mudanza
  • Requisitos para aviso sobre terminación de arrendamiento
  • Proceso de retención ilicita de vivienda (desalojo)
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440 Civic Center Plaza
2nd Floor 
Richmond, CA 94804
Monday - Friday
9:00 am -12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

www.richmondrent.org
rent@ci.richmond.ca.us
510-234-RENT (7368) 
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