Renter Resource Directory
Welcome to the East Bay Rental Housing Association's Renter Resource Directory! If you're a renter, we're thrilled to have you here and hope this resource page can assist you with most of your rental housing needs.
Our comprehensive resources aim to empower you with valuable information, from understanding your rights as a renter to navigating lease agreements and resolving common issues.
EBRHA is a non-profit rental housing association and its members are rental housing providers, property managers, and industry suppliers. However, we understand that rental housing can be difficult at times, and we want to ensure that you, our industry's customers, are cared for.
At EBRHA, we're committed to fostering positive owner-renter relationships. Feel confident and informed as you navigate the rental landscape. Your peaceful, secure rental experience starts here.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies - search for your location
Legal Aid Societies/Advocacy Groups
Bay Area Community Services Wellness Centers:
- Oakland: Towne House
629 Oakland Avenue Oakland
Drop in hours are in the morning - Berkeley: North County Housing Resource Center
2809 Telegraph Avenue Berkeley
Drop in hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm
California Renter's Guide - Written initially by the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Legal Affairs Division and substantially revised by the Department of Real Estate’s Legal Section in 2020 and updated in late 2022
Frequently Asked Questions - housing.ca.gov
Rentable Renting FAQ - Top 24 Renter Questions Answered
What is Renter Liability Insurance? Protecting yourself while renting
General Overview of Renter's Insurance
What Can a Renter Do About Excessive and Continuous Voice Disturbances
California Rental Housing Pet Laws
Property Owner’s Rights to Enter Rental Property in California
What are Property Harassment Laws in California
How to Break Your Current Lease in California
Bay Area Legal Aid - Bay Area Legal Aid provides free civil legal advice, counsel and representation to low-income people living in the Bay Area
Mediation Services:
- SEEDS - Community Mediation in the Bay Area
- Community Boards - Neighborhood Conflict Resolution
- The Congress of Neutrals - Unlawful Detainer Mediation
- Oakland Mediation Center - Renter and Owner Mediation Services
St. Vincent De Paul - Oakland
Covenant House California - Oakland, Youth Centric
Operation Dignity - Oakland
St. Mary's Center - Oakland
Bay Area Rescue Mission - Richmond
Hospitality House - San Francisco
Hamilton Families - San Francisco
MSC Homeless Shelter - San Francisco
Samaritan House - San Mateo
Love a Child Missions - Bay Point
Alameda County
- City of Alameda - Financial Housing Assistance
- Alameda County - Food, Housing, & Finance Resources
- 211 Alameda County - Under the Housing and Shelter Tabs
- Oakland & Alameda County Rent Assistance Programs
- Alameda Housing Secure - Tenant Resources
- Housing Authority of Alameda County
- Eden I & R - Nonprofit agency committed to linking Alameda County Families and individuals to the full range of community resources available to them
- Echo Fair Housing - Offers fair housing education and support resources.
- St. Vincent De Paul - Emergency Shelter in Oakland
- Oakland Mediation Center - Renter and Owner Mediation Services