Popular Demand Letters in Oakland

Oakland has strong tenant and worker protections with the Rent Adjustment Program.

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Security Deposit Recovery

Oakland RAP provides extra protections. 21-day return rule, itemized deductions required, 2x penalty for bad faith retention.

✅ Most Popular
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Wrongful Eviction

Oakland's Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance requires valid reasons. Measure EE expanded protections. Strong remedies available.

✅ RAP Protected
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Unpaid Wages

Oakland minimum wage: $16.50/hr. Port workers and logistics industry have additional protections.

✅ High Recovery
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Port Worker Rights

Oakland Port is a major employer. Logistics workers have specific protections under state and local law.

✅ AB5 Protections
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Consumer Protection

Auto repair disputes, service contracts, subscription scams. CLRA and UCL protections apply.

✅ Attorney Fees
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Contractor Disputes

Home improvement gone wrong? Unlicensed contractors must refund all payments. CSLB protections.

✅ CSLB Protections

⚖ Oakland-Specific Laws

Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance

Landlords must have valid cause to evict tenants. Covers most rental units in Oakland. One of California's strongest protections.

Oakland Municipal Code 8.22

Rent Adjustment Program (RAP)

Limits rent increases on covered units. Annual allowable increase set by CPI. Tenants can petition for illegal rent increases.

Oakland Municipal Code 8.22

Measure EE Tenant Protections

Expanded just cause protections. Relocation assistance requirements. Covers previously exempt units built after 1983.

Measure EE (2018)

Oakland Minimum Wage

$16.50/hour as of 2024. Applies to all workers performing work in Oakland. Adjusted annually for CPI.

Oakland Municipal Code 5.92

Tenant Protection Ordinance

Limits security deposits, requires interest payments on deposits, restricts tenant screening criteria.

Oakland Municipal Code 8.22.300

Ellis Act Protections

Tenants receive relocation payments when landlord removes unit from market. Right of first refusal if unit returns.

CA Gov Code 7060 + Oakland Relocation Ordinance

🏛 Oakland Court & RAP Information

Small Claims Court

Limit: $12,500 for individuals

Filing fee: $30-$75

Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse

Alameda County Superior Court

1221 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94612

René C. Davidson Courthouse

alameda.courts.ca.gov

Oakland Rent Adjustment Program

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 5313

(510) 238-3721

oaklandca.gov/RAP

Alameda County Bar Referral

(510) 302-2222

acbanet.org

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