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Learn how to use BPOA's Annual General Adjustment (AGA) Calculator to determine lawful rent ceilings, understand banked AGAs, and evaluate proposed rent increases. Includes step-by-step instructions for fully covered Berkeley tenancies beginning in 2001 or later. Continue Reading
On November 4, 2026, the Bay Area Air District adopted amendments to Water Heater Rule 9-6, delaying compliance deadlines and establishing new exemptions. This article explains the revised requirements, eligibility criteria, and exemption procedures affecting housing providers. Continue Reading
Berkeley's 2026 annual security deposit interest rate is 0.6%. Learn about payment deadlines, penalties for late payments, and BPOA's new Annual Security Deposit Interest Calculator, which automatically applies the correct rate. Continue Reading
Berkeley's 2027 Annual General Adjustment is 2.5%. Learn which tenancies qualify, how to calculate lawful rent increases, use banked AGAs, complete the Rent Board's notice, and meet the requirements for a January 1 effective date. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: S.F. Empty Homes Tax Enjoined; Editorial: Legalized Extortion is Killing Rental Housing; Editorial: A Bolt Out of the Blue; Bay Area Focus: Gas Appliance Ban; plus webinars and education opportunities Continue Reading
Beginning April 1, 2027, California housing providers must disclose their written pet policies during rental advertising and provide a copy with every rental application. Learn what SB 1296 requires, including applicant acknowledgments, disclosure procedures, and potential screening-fee refunds. Continue Reading
Inside this Issue: Rent Control Ballot Around the Bay; Tighter Rent Control Robs New York Tenants; BAAQMD Meeting Draws Hundreds; S.F. Just made it Harder to Evict Tenants; Capitol & Council; CalRHA Public Policy Update; The Nuts & Bolts; FTKH: Hoarding in Rental Units; and more.... Continue Reading
California's electronic security deposit refund requirements have been in effect since January 1, 2026. Yet some rental housing providers are still following outdated refund procedures. Are you in compliance? Continue Reading
Access the presentation and accompanying handouts from BPOA's October 17, 2026 Annual Membership Meeting. Materials are available exclusively to BPOA members and require login to view. Continue Reading
Buying a Berkeley rental property with tenants already in place? Learn what to review before closing, including tenancy records, Rent Board files, security deposits, rental agreements, property status, required notices, and other obligations you may inherit. Continue Reading
Have a Berkeley rental unit that may be nonconforming or unpermitted? Learn how to research its history, understand conflicting City records, protect an existing tenancy, explore legalization options, and determine your next steps. Continue Reading
Prepare your Berkeley rental property for winter rains with practical tips for preventing water intrusion, addressing drainage concerns, and protecting your investment. Includes a downloadable maintenance checklist you can complete electronically or print and fill out by hand. Continue Reading
