NCR Properties v. City of Berkeley
The California Court of Appeal upheld Berkeley's rent stabilization and eviction for good cause ordinance, rejecting a constitutional challenge by NCR Properties. This affirms the city's authority to regulate rent and evictions, impacting landlords and property managers in Berkeley.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Berkeley should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; ongoing compliance required.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The court confirmed that Berkeley's rent control and just cause eviction ordinance is valid and enforceable, rejecting claims that it violates property rights or due process.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Berkeley
What you must do
Ensure compliance with Berkeley's Rent Stabilization and Eviction for Good Cause Ordinance, including rent increase limits, just cause eviction requirements, and tenant protections.
Deadline
Immediately; ongoing compliance required.
Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/9382835/ncr-properties-v-city-of-berkeley/
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