Berkeley Mun. Code Chapter 13.76 § 13.76.090
Confidentiality of information submitted to Board (Berkeley Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance)
Operative Text
The Board shall adopt rules and regulations providing for the confidentiality of information submitted to the Board in support of a petition for an individual rent ceiling adjustment under Section 13.76.120 of this Chapter when such confidentiality is deemed necessary by the Board and where otherwise permitted by state law.
Under Berkeley Municipal Code § 13.76.090, the Rent Stabilization Board is authorized to establish rules that protect the privacy of documents and information submitted in connection with individual rent ceiling adjustment petitions. Confidentiality protections apply only when the Board determines they are necessary and when state law does not prohibit them. The provision does not guarantee blanket confidentiality for all submitted materials, but rather creates a framework under which the Board may shield certain information from public disclosure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
When filing a petition for an individual rent ceiling adjustment under § 13.76.090, property owners and managers should be aware that the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board may have adopted specific rules governing which submitted financial or operational records are treated as confidential. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Board's current confidentiality regulations before submitting sensitive documentation. Reviewing the Board's published rules or contacting the Board directly can clarify what protections, if any, apply to particular materials in a given filing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 13.76.090 means that some information a landlord submits to the Rent Board in support of a rent ceiling adjustment petition may be designated confidential under rules the Board has adopted. Tenants participating in or affected by such a petition can contact the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board to understand which records are publicly accessible and which are protected. Tenant-rights organizations in Berkeley can also help renters navigate the petition process and understand what information they may be entitled to review.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 3, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.