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Potential Removal of Golden Duplex & ADU Exemptions
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1.
Berkeley's Mayor wants to remove the eviction protection exemption (but not rent control) for GOLDEN DUPLEXES and new construction ADUs. This means
tenants
in these rental units would have eviction protections under the law and you would only be able to terminate a tenancy for "Good Cause".
How much would a loss of that exemption affect your decision to rent out your unit?
(Required.)
I would
definitely not
rent out my unit any more
I would be
significantly less likely
to rent out my unit
I would be
somewhat less likely
to rent out my unit
It
would not
affect my decision to rent out my unit at all
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2.
How long have you been renting out your property?
(Required.)
0-2 years
3-5 years
6-10 years
more than 10 years
3.
When you have a vacancy in your unit, in general, which of the following most closely aligns with your rental strategy?
I prefer to rent
at market
rates
I prefer to rent at
below market
rates
4.
We are gathering information for the Mayor and the City Council on this subject. Is there something more you would like for us to share with the Mayor and the City Council on how this change would impact you? (we will not share your personal information and will summarize our findings)
5.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you? (Please choose only one. )
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White/Caucasian
Multiple ethnicity/Other (please specify)
6.
What is your age?
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 or older
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7.
Your name
(will not be shared with anyone but BPOA. This allows us to mark you in our database as a GD or ADU owner so we can inform you of upcoming threats.)
(Required.)
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8.
What kind of unit do you rent out?
(Required.)
A new construction ADU (built after 1980 with a Certificate of Occupancy)
A new construction ADU (built after November 2016 with finalized permits)
An unpermitted ADU
A Golden Duplex
Other (please specify)
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9.
Are you willing to attend any meetings (via Zoom) in which the Mayor and City Council solicits feedback from the Community on removing these exemptions? BPOA would provide you with guidance and/or talking points.
(Required.)
Yes
No
Maybe
Other (please specify)