(c) The landlord has otherwise agreed by contract with the City of Berkeley
or any other public entity to limit or otherwise restrict rent levels in consideration for a
direct financial contribution or any other forms of assistance specified in Chapter 4.3
(commencing with Section 65915) of Division 1 of title 7 of the Government Code.
(d) The dwelling or unit has been cited in an inspection report by the
appropriate government agency as containing serious health, safety, fire or building
code violations, as defined by Health & Safety Code Section 17920.3 excluding those
caused by disasters, for which a citation was issued at least 60 days prior to the date of
the vacancy, and the cited violation had not been abated when the prior tenant vacated
and had remained unabated for at least 60 days, unless the time for correction was
extended by the agency that issued the citation.
(e) The prior tenant vacated the property as a proximate result of the
conduct by the landlord which constitutes acts prohibited by law, or which constitutes
constructive eviction or a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment of the property.
(f) The prior tenant was the spouse, child or parent of a landlord who
recovered possession of the unit pursuant to Berkeley Municipal Code section
13.76.130.A.9b.
(g) The initial rental rate as described in this section shall not, until
January 1, 1999, exceed the amount calculated pursuant to subdivision (2) below.
Nothing herein, however, shall prevent a landlord from charging a new rent level which
is less than any preexisting rent ceiling.
(h) Tenant’s Request to Move to an Accessible Unit.