Rent Control: Berkeley vs Livermore
How do rent control rules compare between Berkeley, CA and Livermore, CA?
Livermore has fewer restrictions than Berkeley.
Berkeley, CA
Alameda County
Berkeley has one of the nation strongest Rent Stabilization Ordinances (adopted 1980) with annual AGA increases, just-cause eviction, and registration; enforced by the elected Rent Stabilization Board.
View full Berkeley rules →Livermore, CA
Alameda County
Livermore has NO local rent control ordinance; only statewide AB 1482 Tenant Protection Act applies, capping annual increases at CPI+5% up to 10%.
View full Livermore rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Berkeley | Livermore |
|---|---|---|
| Adopted | 1980 (pre-Costa-Hawkins) | - |
| 2024 AGA | 2.3% | - |
| Coverage | Pre-June 1980 multifamily | - |
| Just cause | Citywide all units | - |
| Enforcement | Rent Stabilization Board | - |
| Local Control | - | None — no ordinance |
| State Law | - | AB 1482 |
| Annual Cap | - | CPI + 5%, max 10% |
| Just Cause | - | After 12 months tenancy |
| Exempt | - | SFR, new construction <15 yr |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Berkeley FAQ
Is my apartment rent-controlled?
Multifamily buildings built before June 1980 are fully covered; newer units and single-family homes have just-cause protection only.
How much can my rent go up?
Covered units: 2024 AGA of 2.3 percent. Non-covered units: AB 1482 cap of 5 percent plus local CPI up to 10 percent.
Livermore FAQ
Does Livermore have rent control?
No — only California's AB 1482 applies, which caps annual increases at CPI+5% up to 10% on covered units.
Is my single-family rental covered?
Only if owned by a corporation or REIT. Individually-owned SFRs and condos are exempt from AB 1482 if proper notice was given.
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