City of Albany, CA
Home MenuOn June 4, 2018, the Albany City Council approved an ordinance that added Section 5-25 “Rent Review" to the Albany Municipal Code establishing a rent review program. The ordinance regulates most residential rental units in Albany and provides a mediation process for qualifying rent increases. Landlord participation in the rent review process is mandatory, but all recommendations are non-binding.
The Rent Review Program was directed by the City Council on June 4, 2018. The Rent Review Ordinance and associated rent review program will be effective November 2, 2018.
Rent Review Program Forms
Notice of Availability of Rent Review
Rent Review Request Form
Landlord Response Form
Supplemental Form for Residential Rental Unit Registration