Housing as a Human Right
Further reading, primary sources, and organizations working on this issue.
Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act — Full Text
The state law that limits local rent control. Understanding it is essential to understanding what cities can and cannot do.
Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482)
California's statewide rent cap and just-cause eviction law. Sets the floor — cities can go further.
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
The city body responsible for administering rent control in Berkeley. Meeting agendas, tenant resources, and landlord obligations.
Anti-Eviction Mapping Project
Data visualization and storytelling documenting displacement and resistance in the Bay Area.
National Low Income Housing Coalition
Research and advocacy for affordable housing policy at the federal level. Gap reports, budget analysis, and legislative tracking.
Right to the City Alliance
National alliance of community organizations fighting displacement and building power for housing justice.