Oakland

Get information about the current status and read updates related to the impact of the coronavirus & real estate law in Oakland, California and Alameda County

Population: 390724

City Website

Alameda County

The city of Oakland is located in Alameda County. As all levels of government attempt to combat the spread of the coronavirus, it is likely that there are restrictions or ordinances at both the city and county level, along with rules passed at the state level. You can access that information by clicking the links below:

Link to Statewide Information

Link to Alameda County

city-specific eviction ordinance?

Yes

in effect until

May 31, 2020

last update

April 10, 2020

landlord & tenant update

Oakland has instituted protections for small businesses/non-profits and residential tenants.

Commercial (small business and non-profits) and Residential tenants experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 should inform their landlords in writing to prevent an eviction. Tenants shall provide documents of financial hardship to their landlord. Tenants are liable to pay back rent after the expiration of the emergency ordinance. Landlords are not permitted to charge late fees or other fees associated with nonpayment of rent or to evict affected tenants.