Alameda City Attorney's Office

03/27/2026

Alameda City Prosecutors Obtain $20,000 Settlement from Landlord

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office has reached a settlement with an Alameda landlord who had refused to repay $20,211 in excess rent to a tenant, even after a Hearing Officer ordered they do so.

09/04/2025

The City of Alameda wins rent control protections for 150 units at Admirals Cove. Check out the article below for more info!

The City of Alameda has prevailed at the California Court of Appeal, securing rent control protections for 150 residential units at Admirals Cove, a community of renovated townhomes between Alameda Landing and the Main Street Alameda Ferry Terminal.

08/25/2025

Check out Island City Beat's latest podcast with Bill Chapin, Director of the Alameda Rent Program, to get an overview of the Rent Program's work and a rundown on the various service available for both renters and landlords in the city of Alameda!

The Alameda city council passed a rent control program in 2019 following five years of pressure and struggle by Alameda's renters who faced rapid rent increases that began in 2014 and forced many l...

07/28/2025

The Alameda City Attorney’s Office has been awarded the 2025 American Bar Association’s (ABA) Hodson Award! This is a prestigious national recognition presented annually to one government or public-sector law office for outstanding performance and extraordinary service.

More in the link below!

The Alameda City Attorney’s Office has been awarded the 2025 American Bar Association’s (ABA) Hodson Award, a prestigious national recognition presented annually to one government or public-sector law office for outstanding performance and extraordinary service.

07/01/2025

The Alameda Rent Program has recovered $125,000 for Tenants from invalid rent increases for calendar year 2024.

Get the full story here or to view the full report!

The Rent Program has published its Annual Report with data for the 2024 calendar year.

05/27/2025

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit (PPRU) has released its annual Report for the year of 2024. Follow the link below to learn more about fair housing, consumer protection, and criminal prosecution actions in the city of Alameda📊📑

The Prosecution and Public Rights Unit (PPRU) of the Alameda City Attorney’s Office is the only unit of its kind in Northern California dedicated to representing the community in misdemeanor criminal matters and upholding fair housing and consumer protection laws.

04/24/2025

Judge Rules In Favor of Alameda Food Bank Project. Frivolous lawsuit against Alameda Food Bank to be dismissed.

Frivolous lawsuit against Alameda Food Bank to be dismissed

04/22/2025

🎥 Missed our Fair Housing Workshop? Watch the full recording here!

This public event brought together housing professionals, legal experts, community members and city staff to unpack the latest updates in fair housing laws, explore hot-button issues, and share real-world solutions.

Whether you're a landlord, tenant, or property manager—there's something in here for you.

📌 Topics include:
• Mediation and dispute resolution
• Tenant protections & policy changes
• Legal responsibilities for housing providers
• Real case examples from the field

▶️ Watch now and stay informed. Your rights—and responsibilities—matter.

04/14/2025

🎉 We’re proud to share the full agenda for our 2025 Fair Housing Workshop!

Join us for a powerful lineup of speakers—including virtual opening remarks from Attorney General Rob Bonta—as we come together to discuss fair housing laws, policy updates, and housing services available to the public!

🗓 April 17th, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, City Council Chambers
🎤 Topics include:
– Immigrant Tenant Protections
– Utilities and Billing
– Eviction Rules and Tenants' Rights
– And much much more!!

✍️ RSVP today: https://us.openforms.com/Form/e19a741e-c7bc-422b-a590-8fb38573cdf3

03/25/2025

📢 Now Available: Police Auditor’s Annual Report

Transparency and accountability are key to building trust in our community. The Police Auditor’s Annual Report provides insights into police oversight, complaint investigations, and department operations.

🔍 Read the full report here:https://www.alamedaca.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/alameda-pio/2024-police-auditor-annual-report.pdf

Have thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments!

03/24/2025

https://www.alamedaca.gov/Shortcut-Content/News-Media/Local-Landlord-Charged-With-Harassment-and-Fraud

Alameda City Attorney Files Civil Enforcement Case Charging Local Landlord With Harassment and Fraud

11/20/2024

https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/alameda-barnhill-marina-houseboat-community-justice-judge-ruling-rent-hikes/

An Alameda County Superior Court judge recently ended a three year long battle between a houseboat neighborhood and a new property manager's proposed rate hikes and fee increases.