Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Petition for Initial Rent Determination to Reset or Maintain the Initial Rental Rate
Landlords, tenants, or subtenants file this petition with the Richmond Rent Program to request a decision about resetting or maintaining a rental unit’s initial rent.
What this form is
This petition asks the Richmond Rent Program to determine whether a rental unit’s initial rental rate may be reset to a market rate or should be maintained. A landlord, tenant, or subtenant may file when the parties dispute whether original occupants voluntarily vacated or whether a new initial rate is appropriate. The form requests rental unit, landlord, tenant, and subtenant details, facts supporting the requested decision, and signatures.
Who needs it
A landlord, current tenant, or subtenant may file when seeking a determination about resetting or maintaining a rental unit’s initial rental rate.
How to submit it
Mail or bring the completed petition to the Richmond Rent Program at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804-1630. Include supporting documentation and proof that the opposing party received a copy.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the petition certification and proof of service include declarations under penalty of perjury, and the signer signs and dates them.
How to submit this form
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Download the Petition
Download the Petition for Initial Rent Determination from this page.
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Complete and Sign the Form
Provide the rental unit and party details, explain the grounds and additional facts, and sign and date the certification.
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Gather Supporting Documents
Include copies of supporting documentation and complete proof of service showing how the opposing party received a copy.
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Submit to the Rent Program
Mail or bring the petition and required items to the Richmond Rent Program at 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804-1630.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Initial Rent Determination Petition?
- No. The petition and proof of service are signed without a notary, though both include declarations under penalty of perjury.
- How do I submit the Initial Rent Determination Petition?
- Mail or bring the completed petition to the Richmond Rent Program. Include supporting documents and proof that the opposing party was served.
- Who can file this petition?
- A landlord or a current tenant or subtenant may file to ask the Richmond Rent Program whether the initial rental rate should be reset or maintained.
- What must be included with the petition?
- Include a completed, signed petition, copies of supporting documentation, and proof that the opposing party received a copy by first-class mail or in person.
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