September 6th Members Meeting!
this is the one you won't want to miss
Featured Speaker:
Gordon Wozniak
will address the membership
Housing in Berkeley, Upcoming election measures and more!
cHECK OUR CALENDAR FOR DETAILS!
The Berkeley Property Owners Association is going forward with legal action against the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Please contact the office for more information and how
YOU can help
What IS Going on in Sacramento??
link here for the quick update
Rent Board Admits Interest Rates Were Wrong For Years
link here for article
thinking about eviction?
LINK HERE
GOVERNOR AGREES
LANDLORDS ARE NOT IMMIGRATION COPS
Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 976 into law. The bill prohibits city councils from passing laws that require landlords to inquire about a prospective tenant’s immigration status and report that information to local government.
Link here for the Latest on Chris Kavanaugh
July 30 SF Chronicle
July 31 Daily Planet
August 1 Chronicle
August 3 Daily Planet Commentary: Where Chris Lives & Why It Matters
August 3 Daily Planet Commentary: Violations of Residency Laws Should Be Punished
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Berkeley is turning green....guess who gets to PAY for it?
read the article in the Chron
link here
Read a BPOA member's letter to the Editor
Link Here
Have a comment? Send it by email:bpoa@bpoa.org
Have a comment? Let us know! Contact Us!
Read the October Editorial
For Some Basic Background Information on Economics and Rent Control
link here
SOFT STORY
ARE YOU ON THE LIST? INVENTORY LINK HERE
Landlord/Tenant Law 101
Beginning in early 2004, the BPOA Monthly published a series of articles about the basics of landlord tenant law, particularly as applied in Berkeley. Over the months we have covered the following subjects:
- Lease Basics
- Security Deposits
- Lawful Rents
- Evictions
- Exceptions to Rent Control
- Defenses to Eviction
- Subtenants, Assignees and Roommates
- Habitability
- Owner Move-Ins
Lots of you have asked for reprints of these articles, and they are now all available on this website.
Click Here and go to the LEGAL section.
FREE MONEY FROM ASHBY LUMBER?
Now, new and renewing BPOA members will receive 50% off their next purchase of up to $100 in merchandise from Ashby Lumber. That's like getting a check for $50 when you join or renew! The discount applies to nearly everything sold at Ashby Lumber & Hardware. Only power tools, sale items, and special orders are excluded. Coupons are mailed by BPOA to qualifying members. Not a member? Become one now! Join
Getting Religious?
Read the 10 Commandments (for landlords!) Link to it here.
Need Mentoring?
The ranks of property owners are swelling, as evidenced by requests to the office to join our organization. To familiarize newcomers with our local "system," and to facilitate contact with BPOA boardmembers, we have started a mentoring program.
Please call the office for information at (510) 525-3666. or Contact us .
FORMS FORMS FORMS
One of the advantages of being a member of BPOA is having access to a wide array of useful forms. The BPOA rental agreement F09 is specific for Berkeley and includes lead, asbestos and sex offender language. To find our forms page, log in as a member. Not a member? Become one now! Join
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