Consumer Agencies (Local)
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Many of the local consumer agencies listed below are able to provide consumer assistance for a variety of issues. If no county is listed, the consumer may have to resort to Small Claims Court, the Better Business Bureau, or a private attorney.
See Landlord/Tenant entry for Landlord/Tenant referrals by county.
ALAMEDA COUNTY:
Alameda County District Attorney:
- Does not mediate landlord/tenant disputes.
- Mediates consumer and business disputes.
- Investigates business fraud.
- Provides referrals to other agencies.
Alameda County District Attorney
Consumer and Environmental Protection Division
7677 Oakport Street, #400
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 569-9281
*Respondent must reside in Alameda County.
Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc. (ECHO):
- Provides landlord/tenant counseling and mediation.
- Offers assistance to renters who have experienced temporary financial setback repayment contract set up with landlord).
- Renters Assistance Program (RAP).
Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity, Inc. (ECHO)
770 A Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Hayward, CA (510) 581-9380
Berkeley, CA (510) 845-9030
Livermore,CA (510) 449-7340
Oakland, CA (510) 836-4826 (RAP)
Renter must reside in the city of Oakland.
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board:
- Provides landlord/tenant counseling and mediation.
- Provides information about rent control or general rental information for residents in Berkeley.
- Provides general information about landlord/tenant issues for any consumer
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
2125 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-6128
www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent/
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