Tenant's Rights & Other Resources
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Tenant's Rights & Other Resources
Tenant's Rights Resources
Student Legal Services
Free legal counsel for matters such as landlord-tenant disputes, evictions, etc. The Attorney for Students advises currently registered Cal students regarding their legal questions, rights, and obligations. A student legal consultation might include (but is not limited to) one of the following examples:
-A landlord-tenant dispute
-A citation for a criminal infraction or misdemeanor
-Filing an action in California Small Claims Court
-Questions related to debt and/or collection actions
Berkeley Rent Board
For tenants' rights issues (eviction & security deposit, leases, etc.). Call a housing counselor at 510-981-7368 or schedule an appointment with a housing counselor using the appointment request form
Bay Area Legal Aid
Bay Area Legal Aid helps low-income tenants obtain or remain in safe, affordable housing and provides legal assistance in the areas of eviction defense, housing conditions, fair housing and housing discrimnation
East Bay Community Law Center
Housing attorneys and advocates can provide assistance on eviction defense, general tenants’ rights issues.
Call 510-548-4040 and ask to speak with Housing Intake Worker
Other Resources
Moving & Storage
Explore these different moving and storage resources within our Housing Search Resource List
Renter's Insurance
Explore these different renter's insurance resources within our Housing Search Resource List