Richmond, CA · Contra Costa County
Tenant Attachment B: Rent Conditions and Overpayment
Tenants use this attachment to request excess rent or a rent reduction based on rental-unit conditions, lost services, or reduced living space.
What this form is
This attachment supports a tenant petition requesting excess rent or a rent reduction because of rental-unit conditions, lost space or services, substantial deterioration, or code and habitability issues. It asks tenants to identify applicable grounds, provide rental and inspection information, describe each problem and its dates, and explain the resulting hardship. The form also requests supporting evidence and a signed declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
Tenants seeking excess rent or a rent reduction based on rental-unit conditions, lost space or services, or related problems can complete this attachment.
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 attachment is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a declaration under penalty of perjury, and supporting evidence may be attached.
How to submit this form
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Download the Attachment
Download Tenant Attachment B as a PDF.
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Complete the Form
Check the applicable grounds and provide rental, inspection, condition, date, and hardship details.
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Gather Supporting Evidence
Attach available notices, inspection reports, rental records, or other evidence supporting your claim.
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Sign and Date
Sign and date the declaration under penalty of perjury.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tenant Attachment B for?
- It supports a tenant petition seeking excess rent or a rent reduction related to rental-unit conditions, lost living space or services, substantial deterioration, or code and habitability problems.
- What information and evidence should I provide?
- Describe each problem, its start date, when the landlord was notified, any repair date, and how it affected you. The form asks for supporting evidence such as notices, inspection reports, or rental records.
- Do I need a notary for Tenant Attachment B?
- No. The attachment is signed and dated without a notary. It does include a declaration under penalty of perjury, and you may attach supporting evidence.
- How do I submit Tenant Attachment B?
- The form 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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