Rent
Registration
In Oakland
What Is a Rent Registry?
A Rent Registry is an online database used
to compile, track, and disseminate
information on rents, tenancies, and rental
units.
Benefits of a Rent Registry
• Establishes and makes available rent data to owners and tenants
• Tracks allowable rent increases
• Helps owners/tenants calculate and verify rent increases • Allows monitoring of rental activity after no -fault evictions • Provides data that can be used to inform future housing policies
• Increases transparency and compliance with rent laws
California Municipalities With
Established Rent Registries
• Berkeley
• Beverly Hills
• East Palo Alto
• Richmond
• Santa Monica
• West Hollywood
• San Jose
• Los Angeles
What Does Proposed
Amendment Require?
• Owners of units subject to Rent Program Fee must
provide rent and tenancy information for all covered
units by March 1, 2023
• Owners of covered units must verify/update tenancy
information annually
Consequences of Failure To
Register
• Owners will not be able to file rent increase petitions or respond to tenant petitions
• Failure to register will be established as an
affirmative defense in eviction actions
Implementation Plan
1) Build rent registry database
2) Conduct extensive outreach to
property owners
Costs
• Database development estimated at
$150,000 -$300,000
• Initial outreach estimated at $25,000
• No fee impact required