Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Appeal to the Rent Board
Landlords or tenants use this form to appeal a Richmond Rent Program Hearing Examiner decision to the Rent Board.
What this form is
This form lets a landlord or tenant appeal a Richmond Rent Program Hearing Examiner decision and explain why they believe the examiner erred or improperly used discretion. The form says an appeal must be filed within 35 calendar days after the decision is mailed; a late appeal must include a written reason. It requests party, property, representative, and other-party information and includes proof of service.
Who needs it
A landlord or tenant seeking Rent Board review of a Richmond Rent Program Hearing Examiner decision should complete this appeal form.
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 proof of service includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, which the server signs and dates.
How to submit this form
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Download The Appeal Form
Download the Appeal to the Rent Board PDF.
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Complete The Appeal
Identify the appealing party and decision, provide the requested information, and explain why you believe the examiner erred or improperly used discretion.
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Gather Additional Party Details
Complete the tenant, landlord, representative, and other-party information. Attach additional names, addresses, and phone numbers if there is more than one tenant or landlord.
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Complete Proof Of Service
Record how and when a copy was served, then sign and date the proof-of-service declaration.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed form to the city department named on it; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Appeal to the Rent Board?
- No. The appeal form is signed without a notary. Its proof of service includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, which the server signs and dates.
- Who can file an appeal with the Rent Board?
- The form states that any party may appeal a Richmond Rent Program Hearing Examiner decision. It provides options for a landlord or tenant to identify the appealing party.
- How do I submit the Appeal to the Rent Board?
- The form does not state how to submit it. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the appeal form request?
- It requests the petition number, hearing examiner, appealing party, decision date, property address, reasons for appeal, party and representative contact details, and proof of service.
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