FAQ - Resources for Prospective Renters & Hoarding

These are the typical questions Rental Housing Providers should include when verifying employment with a prospective renter:

Dates of employment.

Ending job title.

Ending pay rate.

Reason for leaving.

Eligibility for rehire.

These are the typical questions Rental Housing Providers should ask a prospective renter's previous housing provider/owner: 

Will they keep my rental property in good condition?

Are they likely to pay on-time?

Will they cause trouble with the neighbors?

What can I expect when communicating with this applicant?

Hoarding Resources

Reasons to address hoarding: 

• Can’t do repairs

• Mice or vermin issues

• Fire hazard (climbing over everything/no clear exit, etc.)

• Danger to other tenants

These will be the themes when contacting any agencies.

Adult Protective Services:                          510-577-3500

‘Neighborhood Services’:                          510-981-CITY

East Bay Community Law Center:            510-548-4040