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Your digital shelf of 2025 BPOA newsletters—organized, archived, and always accessible. Continue Reading
In this issue: AB 1620: Accessible Floor Units; Rent Control Has a Long Record of Ruin; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Application Fraud: In Search of Silver Bullets; The Eviction Showdown: Texas vs. California; Landlording with Mark; Nuts and Bolts; Coalition Corner, Editorials; Events Continue Reading
Breed lists aren’t a defense. ESAs and Service Animals are accommodations, not pets. Make individualized decisions; insurance isn’t an automatic out. Deny only for a current direct threat, fundamental alteration, or true undue burden, and document your reasoning. Continue Reading
At-a-Glance: Retrofit Funding (as of August 2025) Program Status Benefit Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) (Statewide – CRMP) ✅ OPEN Up to $10,000 for pre-1980 raised-foundation homes Earthquake Soft-Story (ESS) (Statewide – CRMP) ❌ CLOSED Up to $13,000 for... Continue Reading
Many owners consider pausing after they place a tenant. The risk is that forms, deadlines, and rent rules keep changing mid-lease. This overview explains why staying connected year-round prevents costly mistakes and ensures compliance in Berkeley. Continue Reading
A failed Intellirent verification doesn’t mean a failed applicant or a bad tool. Sometimes the information just doesn’t come back at all. Learn why that happens and how to follow up with your due diligence. Continue Reading
New laws and Berkeley’s RSO set strict rules for deposits, pricing, and lease terms. Learn how to advertise consistently, stay within deposit caps, and avoid pitfalls when negotiating rent with prospective tenants. Continue Reading
The Rent Board uses a set formula to calculate the Annual General Adjustment. Learn how it works and what it means for the 2026 increase (0.97%). Continue Reading
Not all reasons for denying a tenant are legal. Learn which characteristics are always protected, which criteria you can safely use, and why written standards matter in Berkeley’s strict rental market. Continue Reading
Learn how to attract more qualified applicants—faster. This hands-on session walks you through Intellirent’s marketing tools to help your listings stand out across dozens of platforms. Whether you're new to online leasing or ready to level up your strategy, this is where to start. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s composting and recycling rules apply to all rentals, but containers vary by property type. Learn what goes where, how to avoid contamination notices, and where to get free tenant handouts and bin posters in BPOA’s Rental Housing Forms Library. Continue Reading
New form for fully exempt units: Even though it’s not required, the AB 1482 Exemption Disclosure can help document your unit’s exempt status and protect against future changes in the law. Use with care. Continue Reading
