Berkeley, CA · Alameda County
SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form
Property owners use this form to attest to prior tenancy history when a proposed SB 9 project includes demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit.
What this form is
This form is an affidavit about a property's tenancy history and prior withdrawal of rental accommodations. Berkeley requires it with an urban lot split application and/or a building permit application for an SB 9 project when the proposed project includes demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit. The owner provides property and application details, attests to the required conditions, and signs under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
The current owner of record needs this form when an SB 9 project includes demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the property and application details, attest to the statements about tenancy and rental accommodations, and sign and date the declaration.
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Gather Attachments
The form does not specify any attachments.
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Submit To The City
Submit it with the applicable urban lot split and/or building permit application. Check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form for?
- It is an affidavit in which the property owner attests to the property's prior tenancy history and whether rental accommodations were withdrawn. It applies to qualifying SB 9 projects involving demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit.
- When does Berkeley require this form?
- The form says it must accompany an urban lot split application and/or a building permit application for an SB 9 project when the proposed project includes demolition or alteration of a dwelling unit.
- Do I need a notary for the SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form?
- No. The owner signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury; the form does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the SB 9 Prior Tenancy Attestation Form?
- The document does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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