— September 2026 Rent Control Series —
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City-specific rent control deep dives for the East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond & Emeryville.
We help landlords navigate registration, rent increase caps, deadlines, and local policies — so there are no surprises.
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East Bay Property Management
Trusted East Bay Property Management Since 2005
We are a licensed East Bay property management brokerage — not a franchise, not a call center. Since 2005, we’ve managed 600+ rental units across Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and the greater East Bay for owners who want expert compliance management, reliable leasing, and a team that actually picks up the phone.
One thing we hear consistently from owners who come to us after managing elsewhere: the East Bay’s layered rent control and just cause eviction rules aren’t something you want to navigate alone. We deal with AB 1482 exemptions, Oakland’s Just Cause ordinance, Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Program, and Alameda County eviction timelines every week. That operational depth is what we offer.
Questions before you call? Explore our Frequently Asked Questions, watch one of our short educational videos, or contact us directly.
📹 This Week’s Landlord Briefing — September 2026
Listing a rental "high to see what happens" can cost more in vacant weeks than the higher rent ever earns back. This video walks through the week-by-week math, what we've seen happen when a unit starts above its comparables, and why fall leaves less room to adjust. Read the full guide →
Full-Service Property Management in the East Bay
Most East Bay landlords don’t lose money on bad tenants — they lose it on paperwork. A missed pre-move-out inspection voids your right to dispute deductions. A 3-day notice with the wrong date gets a case dismissed. An unacknowledged repair request becomes a documented habitability complaint. We’ve been managing these compliance details across Oakland, Berkeley, and Emeryville since 2005 — and we’ve been navigating rules like Oakland’s Just Cause Ordinance and Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Program since before most of them existed. The owners who come to us after trying it alone usually say the same thing: they didn’t know what they didn’t know.
Why Choose All East Bay Properties Management Services?
- Compliance & Legal — We track rent increase allowances, just cause requirements, AB 1482 applicability, and filing deadlines by city so you don’t have to
- Leasing & Tenant Screening — Verified income, credit, rental history, and fair housing compliant screening for every applicant
- Maintenance Coordination — Timestamped work orders and documented responses protect your position in any dispute
- Monthly Financial Reporting — Itemized owner statements via AppFolio, direct deposit, and year-end reporting
- Risk Mitigation — Professional screening, compliance and lease enforcement reduce your liability
East Bay Property Management — City by City
Oakland’s RAP registration alone has cost self-managing landlords their right to collect rent increases they were legally entitled to — because they missed the annual filing. Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Program operates on a different calendar entirely. Emeryville’s just cause protections apply to units that AB 1482 doesn’t cover. These aren’t edge cases — they’re the baseline in every city we operate in, every week.
We currently manage properties across Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, Richmond, Albany, and El Cerrito. Each market has its own ordinances, filing deadlines, and allowable increase schedules. We track all of them.
Need the rule itself? Our California Rental Law Library covers the state and city rules that affect East Bay landlords: rent caps, just cause, security deposits, notices and relocation. Each page is checked against the official text and shows the date we last reviewed it. Jump to the Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville or Richmond rules.
We also manage properties in Alameda, Pinole, Hercules, San Pablo, and El Sobrante. Contact us to discuss your property’s specific city ordinances and whether local rent control applies.
What Owners and Residents Say
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The BEST people to talk to when you are looking for a property to rent. Jason was very helpful, being very patient along the way. Read more
We've had Jason manage our rental at Watergate for more than 10 years. Good personal service. Easy to access the data base. Their resources for maintenance are reliable. Read more
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Homes for Rent in Emeryville, Oakland, Berkeley & the East Bay
We manage a portfolio of rental homes across Emeryville’s best condo communities — including Watergate, Pacific Park Plaza, and Bridgewater — as well as single-family homes and apartments throughout Oakland, Berkeley and other East Bay cities. Listings update regularly through our AppFolio portal.
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Whether you’re an owner looking for professional property management, a renter searching for your next home in the East Bay, or planning to buy or sell — our licensed team has operated in this market for 20 years. We’re a small, accountable brokerage. You’ll deal with the same people every time.
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Thursday Tip: Emeryville’s Website Still Hasn’t Posted This Year’s Rent Cap
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Emeryville Rental Laws 2026: What Landlords Need to Know (It’s Not as Simple as No Rent Control)
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Thursday Tip: Richmond’s Rent Cap Just Flipped Below Oakland’s
💡 Last cycle, Richmond’s rent cap ran higher than Oakland’s — close enough to round up and be fine. This cycle that flipped. Here’s why the old habit…
Richmond Rent Control 2026: What Landlords Must Know About the Richmond Fair Rent Act
Richmond’s 2026-27 AGA is 1.5% — down from 1.62%, and now lower than Oakland’s 2.3%. Coverage, the two-part registration system, eight just-cause grounds, relocation pay, and the fee…
Thursday Tip: Berkeley’s Just Cause Doesn’t Wait 12 Months
💡 A popular myth says Berkeley eviction protection waits 12 months. It doesn’t — just cause applies from day one. Here’s what that means before you serve any…
Berkeley Rent Control Compliance Guide 2026: AGA, Registration & Just Cause
Berkeley’s 2026 AGA is 1.0% on a calendar-year cycle — but three registration deadlines, the longest new-tenancy delay in AEBP’s territory, and annual security deposit interest are where…
Thursday Tip: Your Emeryville Business License Isn’t Just Paperwork
💡 Emeryville has no rent cap — but a lapsed business license means you can’t legally end a tenancy there, cause or no cause. Here’s what to check…
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