BERKELEY
If you’re struggling to pay rent due to COVID-19, know that landlords in Berkeley cannot evict you for nonpayment. You are protected by Berkeley’s emergency eviction moratorium during the COVID-19 state of emergency, which is still in effect. During the State of Emergency, landlords can only evict tenants for exceptional reasons.
Berkeley renters unable to pay due to COVID-19 related financial losses will have twelve months to repay any back rent after the local State of Emergency expires. Landlords in Berkeley cannot charge late fees on the deferred rent and cannot evict for unpaid rent. The only exceptions are when necessary for health and safety reasons or pursuant to the Ellis Act. In the future, you may need to prove how you were financially impacted by COVID-19. Make sure to keep documentation showing why you can’t pay the full rent. Common ways people have been impacted include:- a decrease in household income due to layoffs or reduction of hours
- a decrease in household income due to caregiving responsibilities, including child care needs arising from school closures
- substantial material out-of-pocket medical expenses
Examples of supporting documentation include:
- termination notices
- payroll checks or pay stubs
- bank statements
- letters, emails or texts from an employer or supervisor
- documentation of caregiving responsibilities, including those related to school closures
- medical bills
Tenants cannot waive their rights under this protection, and landlords cannot offer incentives for tenants to waive their rights. For more details, contact the city’s Rent Board at 510-981-7368 or rent@cityofberkeley.info or visit cityofberkeley.info/rent online.
— city of Berkeley
ALBANY
About 1,000 BLM supporters march on San Pablo Avenue
On June 4, Albany sent the message that hate and intolerance will never be who we are and never be a part of our local fabric. About 1,000 people marched peacefully down San Pablo Avenue in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. As individuals and a city, we showed support and solidarity being echoed around the country and the world. We too are devastated by the recent senseless killing of George Floyd, and we support the call to action that Black Lives Matter. We also endorse the right to peacefully protest and the demand for justice.
While the Albany Police Department has strived to develop a culture of respect, we also understand that this nation suffers a long history of institutional racism, and we understand that police and justice departments play a role in this. To mitigate this, we have established policies and programs to prevent the use of force, including reporting requirements, supervisory review procedures and regular training on de-escalation tactics and proper care of individuals in our custody to ensure their health, safety and well-being. We are also preparing a list of FAQs regarding the policy and procedures administered in our Police Department, and that FAQ will be posted to our website this week.
Please be aware that we are still in the middle of a serious public health crisis, and currently operating under Alameda County’s shelter-in-place order. If you feel compelled to protest outside, please remember the need for physical distance and wear a mask. Our goal is to help ensure our public health system remains stable and available to help serve all who may need medical attention during this pandemic.
— city of Albany
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