Resources
Helpful Contacts
Real Estate Agents
Julie Gardner
julie@juliegardner.com
(510) 326-0840
Sara Garabedian
sara@redoakrealty.com
510.206.2170
Rental and Homeowners Insurance
Brignole & Ghiri Insurance
Aaron Hichman
510-653-0685
brignoleandghiri.com
Moving Company
Big Family Movers
Noah Smith
Owner and Operator
(510) 839-5239
bigfamilymovers.com
All-around Handy Woman (unlicensed)
Ana Martinez
415-374-5676
alorenamartinez1974@gmail.com
Licensed Handy Guy
North Berkeley Handyman Services
Allan Romano
allenrom@gmail.com
allenromano.com
510-385-6573
Heating/Plumbing
Evolution Plumbing
Hector Sanchez
925.899.3241
evolutionplumbing55@gmail.com
For Property Owners
Cities in the Bay Area require landlords to obtain city business licenses. We have noticed cities becoming more strict about enforcing penalties and fees. Below are links to city-specific sites pertaining to licensing, as well as city-specific links to general Landlord/Tenant information. We’re happy to be an additional resource if you have more questions!
Click on a location below to learn more.
Alameda
The city of Alameda requires all rental property owners to register and pay a fee to the city as well as obtain a business license.
Albany
Some helpful landlord information from the city and a link to the city business license site.
Berkeley
Berkeley’s general resource page for landlords.
More information outlining what units are covered by the rent board.
All owners of residential property with three or more dwelling units on any parcel, or owners of five or more residential rental units, are required by the city of Berkeley to obtain a business license. If you own 5 or more rental units in Berkeley, your business taxes are enhanced. Business taxes are due March 1st of every year.
El Cerrito
All residential rental properties in El Cerrito, including single-family residences and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are subject to reporting to the city with few exceptions. Register here.
All rental property owners are required to obtain & pay for a city business license.
Emeryville
All owners of residential units are required to register with the city and pay business license tax. Here is some general information about the application, should you need it.
Oakland
General information about Oakland’s Landlord & Tenant rights and responsibilities as well as a guide to Oakland rental housing law and a general page of Oakland Tenant and Owner Resources.
All rental property owners are required to obtain & pay for a rental business license. Business taxes are due March 1st of each year. All rental properties are also required to register with the city.
Most rental properties are required to register with the RAP board in their rental registry, which will require reporting of property, rent and tenant information that will need to be updated yearly. Here’s a link with more information.
Piedmont
All rental property owners must pay an annual rental tax to the city. Landlords are required to fill out an intent to rent form and a rental tax form.
Richmond
Enrollment or registration requirements for you and your property, and answers to questions for enrolling or registering with the city.
