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General Instructions for Filing a Rent Adjustment Petition:
Step 1: Prior to the submission of a Rent Adjustment Petition, it is recommended that all petitioners contact the Rent Program to speak with a Rent Program Services Analyst. The Rent Program Office is located on the second floor of 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804. Please call (510) 234-RENT (7368) to schedule a phone or in-person appointment.
Step 2: Complete the Tenant or Landlord packet and applicable attachment(s).
Step 3: Serve a copy on all parties and complete the Proof of Service contained in the Tenant or Landlord packet.
Step 4: File an original copy with the Rent Program using one of the following methods:
- In person: Deliver to the Rent Program Office, located on the second floor of 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804, Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM
- By mail: Mail to the City of Richmond Rent Program, Attn: Hearings Unit, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 200, Richmond, CA 94804
Petition Forms
For Tenant Use:
Tenant Petition Filing Instructions
Tenant Petition Packet (must be completed by all Tenants submitting a petition, in addition to the appropriate petition attachment)
Tenant Petition Attachments:
Attachment A: Excess Rent Due to Overcharges or Failure to Refund Security Deposit
Attachment B: Excess Rent Based on Overpayment Due to the Condition of the Rental Unit and/or Reduction in Rent Due to Decrease in Space/Services; Substantial Deterioration; Failure to Provide Adequate Services; Failure to Comply with Codes or the Implied Warranty of Habitability
Attachment C: Reduction in Number of Tenants
Tenant Petition for Failure to Pay Relocation Payments
For Landlord Use:
Landlord Petition Filing Instructions
Landlord Petition Packet for Individual Rent Adjustment (must be completed by all Landlords submitting a petition, in addition to the appropriate petition attachment)
Landlord Petition Attachments:
Attachment A: Petition for Rent Increase under Fair Return Standard: Maintenance of Net Operating Income (MNOI)
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Attachment B: Increase in Number of Occupants Allowed
Attachment C: Change in Space or Services
Attachment D: Restoration of Denied Annual General Adjustments (AGAs)
Request for an Administrative Determination of Exempt Status
Petition to Determine Exempt Status
Other Petitions
Petition for Initial Rent Determination (To Reset or Maintain the Initial Rental Rate)
Petition for the Determination of Occupancy Status
For General Use:
Subpoenas and Subpoenas Duces Tecum
Proof of Service
Instructions for Filing an Appeal