How the Government Killed Affordable Housing
The Scourge Of Rent Stabilization
Is there a baby out there with a 3" head?
CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING CITY PLANNER
WHERE HAVE ALL THE PEOPLE GONE?
Support for a Statewide Ballot Initiative
Berkeley housing chief quits amid scandal
IMPLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY at BHA
The Housing Scandal: A Perfect Storm
Letter to the Chron- Berkeley Going Green
Short Term Rental Laws in Berkeley
An Open Letter to the Rent Board
THE END OF SECTION 8 RENTALS IN BERKELEY
REGULATION 1282 — SHAM FAIR TREATMENT
Targeting rent control Ballot would make Rent Control Unconstitutional
Court upholds rent control at NY apartment complex
Appeals court sides with tenants
Californians for Property Rights Protection
Spring Dinner Meeting: Something New
THE CONDO CONVERSION INITIATIVE: Fact Sheet
Pieri v. City and County of San Francisco: Round Two for the SF Tenants' Union
An Evening With the Creek People
BPOA's Condo Conversion Alternative
Council Considers Condominium Conversion Policy
John Gutierrez's Condo-Conversion Summary
BPOA 2014 WINTER DINNER MEETING
Gentle and effective with Hoarders
misc.referrals from our members
More Information for those who house hoarders
Resources for housing hoarders
THERE IS NO REASON TO BE COMPLACENT
Frequently Asked Questions S.B. 91
Frequently Asked Questions A.B. 3088
Affordable Housing: Navigating Recent Legal Developments
Hoboken rent control ordinance found unconstitutional, group announces
Good Cause for Eviction (chapter and verse)
Landlord / Tenant Law 101 - Lease Basics
17 Legal Reasons to Reject an Applicant
Adjusting Your Rental Application to Cope with Megan's Law
Landlord / Tenant 101: Owner Move-Ins
Landlord/Tenant Law 101 Measure P
Landlord/Tenant Law 101: Habitability and Related Issues
Landlord / Tenant Law 101 - Assignees, Subtenants, and Boyfriends From Out-of-Town
Landlord/Tenant Law 101: Defenses to Eviction
Landlord/Tenant Law 101: Berkeley Rent Control Exceptions
Landlord/Tenant Law 101: Evictions
Landlord/Tenant Law 101: Lawful Rents
Landlord Tenant Law101: Security Deposits
Berkeley property owners to pony up for energy audits
Berkeley to Sell Off Public Housing Stock
Ten Commandments For Berkeley Landlords
Another Attack on the Ellis Act
Giant Victory for a Man, Small Victory for Mankind?
Berkeley Has Found A New Way To Harass Small Property Owners.
Rents decreased, but affordability concerns remain
Development, diplomacy find a home in high-rise
Rent outta shape from NEW YORK POST
CalPERS realty deals and image take a beating
LA Rent Control Study: Greater Burden for Tenants, Greater Profits for Landlords
Court ruling on rent-controlled apartments could refund $200M to tenants who overpaid
Compensating The On-Site Manager
Condo Conversions: The Barton Report
Is This the Future of Rent Control?
San Mateo County agency rejects attempt to unincorporate western East Palo Alto
Rent Board Admits Interest Rates Were Wrong For Years
Opposition to Proposed Registration Fee Increase
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Berkeley Rent Laws & Regulations
Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board
Craig's List for Pricing Your Rental
Michael St. John and Associates
September 29
Landlord 101: Managing Additional Tenants, Guests & Subletters
October 06
Landlord 101: What to Do When a Tenancy Ends
October 20
Landlord 101: Options to Reclaim Possession of Your Unit
November 13
Member Meeting - In Person (Topic TBA)
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