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When bedrooms are rented separately, can management enter shared interior spaces without notice? Learn how California’s landlord-entry rules apply to room-by-room rentals and what housing providers should consider before scheduling showings. Continue Reading
Signed lease in hand? Don’t hand over the keys just yet! From initial payments and move-in inspections to required documentation and Rent Board registration, here’s what every Berkeley rental housing provider should do to ensure a smooth start and avoid costly mistakes. Continue Reading
From rent adjustments and hearings to preserving important property records, learn how the petition process works and what BPOA discovered while organizing hundreds of historical petition files. Continue Reading
Intellirent now requires applicants to review and agree to share their screening reports before housing providers can view them. Learn what the new sharing requirement means, how to recognize when an applicant’s reports are awaiting consent, and how to help applicants complete the process. Continue Reading
Learn what to ask before hiring a property manager, from fees and maintenance practices to reporting, communication, Berkeley compliance, and who will actually be keeping an eye on your property. Continue Reading
Learn what to ask before hiring a leasing agent, from fees and marketing to showings, applicant screening, Berkeley compliance, lease preparation, and move-in. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s Empty Homes Tax may apply when a residential unit is vacant more than 182 days in a calendar year. Learn who is affected, how vacancy is calculated, which exemptions and exclusion periods may apply, and what property owners should document to avoid an unexpected tax bill. Continue Reading
Inside this Issue: Capitol & Council; Rent Wars Reach California Supreme Court; Why Aren't Our Housing Laws Working?; Court Strikes Down LA Relocation Mandate; CalRHA Public Policy Update; SF's Surging Rents Spark Development; From the Knowledge Hub – Security Deposits: and more... Continue Reading
Understand when an Owner Move-In eviction may be used in Berkeley, who qualifies, tenant protections, relocation requirements, required filings, and the owner's ongoing obligations after the tenant moves out. Continue Reading
Learn when adding a roommate may qualify a Berkeley housing provider for an increased-occupancy rent adjustment, how base occupancy is determined, why some additional occupants do not qualify, and what happens when occupancy later decreases. Continue Reading
How to distinguish legitimate security deposit deductions from the ordinary cost of preparing your rental for the next tenant Continue Reading
What should you do when one lessee moves out but another wants to stay? Learn how joint and several liability, replacement roommates, Change of Occupancy Addenda, and rent-control status affect how you should handle changes to a tenancy. Continue Reading
