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As of April 1, 2022, California's eviction moratorium has been extended to June 30th.
Alameda County residents are still protected from eviction as the county-specific health mandate has not yet been lifted.
Members, please be sure to check your emails for continuing moratorium updates from EBRHA and direct all inquiries to membership@ebrha.com or by calling (510) 893-9873.
Alameda County residents are still protected from eviction as the county-specific health mandate has not yet been lifted.
Members, please be sure to check your emails for continuing moratorium updates from EBRHA and direct all inquiries to membership@ebrha.com or by calling (510) 893-9873.
Notice of Covid-19 Tenant Relief Act Extension
Do not use 15-day notices for Alameda County until these local moratorium ordinances are lifted.
Consult an attorney before serving any 15-day notice contained in this section.
Consult an attorney before serving any 15-day notice contained in this section.
Housing Is Key Appeals - FAQs
Our ERAP support team has put together a list of FAQ's for applicants who have been denied eligibility to receive ERAP funds. Please reach out to us at acerap@ebrha.com for more information.
Q: What if my application was denied?
A: You should always appeal. Tenants have 30 calendar days to appeal, even after March 31st, 2022.
Appeals are accepted for these two reasons:
If you have any questions about the appeals process, please contact the call center at 833-430-2122 or email appeal@ca-rentrelief.com.
If you need additional help submitting an appeal including help in another language, please contact 833-687-0967.
Q: How do I appeal if my application is denied?
A: If your application is denied, you will receive an email notifying you of the denial. The email will include a link directing you to the ERAP Appeals Portal. There you can review a brief description of the appeals process and submit an appeal directly.
Q: Where can I find out why my application was denied?
A: The email notifying you of the denial will provide the reason your application was denied. If you choose to submit an appeal, you can then upload new or different document(s) that may address the reason for the denial in order to support your appeal.
Q: How will I know my appeal was submitted?
A: After successfully submitting an appeal, you will be redirected to a confirmation page and will also receive an email confirming the appeal was submitted. You will also notice that your application status in Neighborly has been updated from Denied to Appeal Submitted.
Q: How do I check the status of my appeal?
A: If you have submitted an appeal, your status will show the appeal has been submitted. Please watch your email to see if there are any questions the team needs answered while reviewing your appeal.
Q: How long does it take to review an appeal?
A: Our goal is to complete appeal determinations within 30 days, however, each appeal is unique and may take longer.
Q: What to do if my appeal is denied?
A: The program will allow you to appeal your denial or awarded amount only once.
Q: What if my application was denied?
A: You should always appeal. Tenants have 30 calendar days to appeal, even after March 31st, 2022.
Appeals are accepted for these two reasons:
- Eligibility determined incorrectly
- Amount of rental assistance awarded incorrectly
- Use the ERAP Appeals Portal to submit your appeal (a link should be included in the initial denial notification you received via email)
- Complete an appeal form and submit all required paperwork with the COVID-19 Rent Relief Appeal System (be sure to provide any new or additional paperwork)
If you have any questions about the appeals process, please contact the call center at 833-430-2122 or email appeal@ca-rentrelief.com.
If you need additional help submitting an appeal including help in another language, please contact 833-687-0967.
Q: How do I appeal if my application is denied?
A: If your application is denied, you will receive an email notifying you of the denial. The email will include a link directing you to the ERAP Appeals Portal. There you can review a brief description of the appeals process and submit an appeal directly.
Q: Where can I find out why my application was denied?
A: The email notifying you of the denial will provide the reason your application was denied. If you choose to submit an appeal, you can then upload new or different document(s) that may address the reason for the denial in order to support your appeal.
Q: How will I know my appeal was submitted?
A: After successfully submitting an appeal, you will be redirected to a confirmation page and will also receive an email confirming the appeal was submitted. You will also notice that your application status in Neighborly has been updated from Denied to Appeal Submitted.
Q: How do I check the status of my appeal?
A: If you have submitted an appeal, your status will show the appeal has been submitted. Please watch your email to see if there are any questions the team needs answered while reviewing your appeal.
Q: How long does it take to review an appeal?
A: Our goal is to complete appeal determinations within 30 days, however, each appeal is unique and may take longer.
Q: What to do if my appeal is denied?
A: The program will allow you to appeal your denial or awarded amount only once.
Covid-19 Rental Assistance Applications
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Alameda County (excluding Oakland & Fremont)
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Contra Costa County
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City of Oakland
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City of Fremont
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See below for more information pertaining to East Bay Rental Housing Association
and Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will be updating this page as new information becomes available.
and Coronavirus (COVID-19). We will be updating this page as new information becomes available.
- As of January 29, 2021, all of California is under a moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent through June 30, 2021 due to the Covid-19 crisis. Read the full text of SB 91 here.
- As of February 2, 2021, Contra Costa County has extended their local eviction moratorium until March 31, 2021.
- Read the full text of AB 3088 here.
EBRHA forms are copyrighted and are for member use only. Unauthorized use, publication or distribution is strictly prohibited. Formal legal advice and review is recommended prior to selection and use of any provided form. EBRHA does not represent your selection, use or execution of any form as appropriate for your specific circumstances. You are advised to seek independent legal advice on matters arising from the use of any form. No representation is made as to the sufficiency or tax consequences of any form.
City of Oakland - RAP Emergency Moratorium Postcard
The City of Oakland's Rent Adjustment Program sent these postcards out to residents of Oakland in November 2020. For more detailed information on city-specific eviction moratorium rules, please see the subsections further down this page.
The City of Oakland's Rent Adjustment Program sent these postcards out to residents of Oakland in November 2020. For more detailed information on city-specific eviction moratorium rules, please see the subsections further down this page.
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SB-91 Covid-19 Relief: Tenancy: Federal Rental Assistance
Do not use 15-day notices for Alameda County until these local moratorium ordinances are lifted. Consult an attorney before serving any 15-day notice contained in this section.
COVID-19 Related Rental Forms:
This article describes recent California statutes imposing new restrictions on and procedures for commencing unlawful detainers and collecting monetary rental debt. Federal law and local ordinances may also be in effect. Consult an attorney prior to acting on information provided in this article.
Daniel Bornstein's Landlording rules in the era of Covid-19 and recovering rent debt accrued during the pandemic
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Daniel Bornstein's Landlording rules in the era of Covid-19 and recovering rent debt accrued during the pandemic
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This report is intended for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Daniel Bornstein's Using Small Claims Court to Recover Rent Debt Accrued During the Pandemic
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Daniel Bornstein's Using Small Claims Court to Recover Rent Debt Accrued During the Pandemic
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CA COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (AB 3088)
Do not use 15-day notices for Alameda County until these local moratorium ordinances are lifted. Consult an attorney before serving any 15-day notice contained in this section.
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AB 3088 (9/14/2020)
▼Download 15 Day Notice to Perform Monetary Covenants (3/1/2020 - 8/31/2020) ▼Download 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession (3/1/2020 - 8/31/2020) ▼Download 15 Day Notice to Perform Monetary Covenants (CARES Act) (3/1/2020 - 8/31/2020) ▼Download 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession (CARES Act) (3/1/2020 - 8/31/2020) ▼Download |
15 Day Notice to Perform Monetary Covenants (9/1/2020 - 1/31/2021)
▼Download 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession (9/1/2020 - 1/31/2021) ▼Download 15 Day Notice to Perform Monetary Covenants (CARES Act) (9/1/2020 - 1/31/2021) ▼Download 15 Day Notice to Pay Rent or Surrender Possession (CARES Act) (9/1/2020 - 1/31/2021) ▼Download |
East Bay Specific Information
Summary of Various Eviction Moratoria Affecting East Bay Property Owners and Managers (updated 5/8/2020)
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Summary of Various Eviction Moratoria Affecting East Bay Property Owners and Managers (updated 5/8/2020)
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CalRHA AB 828
CalRHA AB 828: Small Property Owners Keeping Renters Sheltered in Place Face Immense Financial Pressures
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CalRHA AB 828: Small Property Owners Keeping Renters Sheltered in Place Face Immense Financial Pressures
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County of Alameda
Alameda County Landlord Outreach Flyer
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Alameda County - Health Office Order No. 20-08 - Face Coverings (4/17/2020)
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Alameda County COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
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Alameda County Anti-Displacement Program - AC Housing Secure
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Alameda County Landlord Outreach Flyer
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Alameda County - Health Office Order No. 20-08 - Face Coverings (4/17/2020)
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Alameda County COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium
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Alameda County Anti-Displacement Program - AC Housing Secure
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City of Oakland
Eviction Moratorium Information
Eviction Moratorium Information
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City of Oakland - Emergency Moratorium Information Sheet and FAQ
- Emergency Moratorium Info Sheet - Emergency Moratorium FAQs RAP Emergency Moratorium Postcard
▼Download FAQ Sheet: Emergency Moratorium on Rent Increases and Evictions
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Oakland City Council - Revised Emergency Ordinance
Oakland City Council - Emergency Rent Moratorium Ordinance (3/27/2020) ▼Download Click the links below to be routed to the City of Oakland website for more information.
- Rent Adjustment Program: COVID-19 Related Service Update - Guide to Oakland Rental Housing Laws and Information Sheets - COVID-19 Related Service Updates and Announcements from RAP |
City of San Leandro
Eviction Moratorium Information
Click the links below to be routed to the City of San Leandro website for more information.
- Eviction Moratorium
- COVID-19 Related FAQ's
Eviction Moratorium Information
Click the links below to be routed to the City of San Leandro website for more information.
- Eviction Moratorium
- COVID-19 Related FAQ's
Contra Costa County
Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Law:
Contra Costa County - Supervisors Pass Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Law (4/22/2020)
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Eviction and Rent Freeze Ordinance FAQ's:
Contra Costa County - Board Passes Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Ordinance (7/14/2020)
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Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Law:
Contra Costa County - Supervisors Pass Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Law (4/22/2020)
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Eviction and Rent Freeze Ordinance FAQ's:
Contra Costa County - Board Passes Eviction Protection and Rent Freeze Ordinance (7/14/2020)
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COVID-19 Related Information
Click the government agency links below for more information regarding COVID-19.
Click the government agency links below for more information regarding COVID-19.
Instructions for Sending Forms Electronically
Please see the EBRHA guide (coming soon!) for sending documents electronically for signature using the FREE version of Adobe Reader. The free version of Adobe does not allow you to combine multiple forms for signature. Your EBRHA membership incudes a membership with NAA! NAA's Click & Lease web-based software streamlines processes like e-signatures and ensures organization for users, along with other features and benefits. Please see below for more information and contact information for help with each program.
Please see the EBRHA guide (coming soon!) for sending documents electronically for signature using the FREE version of Adobe Reader. The free version of Adobe does not allow you to combine multiple forms for signature. Your EBRHA membership incudes a membership with NAA! NAA's Click & Lease web-based software streamlines processes like e-signatures and ensures organization for users, along with other features and benefits. Please see below for more information and contact information for help with each program.
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