Content Library

The Content Library is your go-to feed for everything BPOA publishes—from blog articles and webinar playbacks to announcements and member newsletters. If we’ve written, posted, or recorded it, you’ll find it here—organized by date, not topic. 


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2025 BPOA Newsletter Virtual Bookshelf
2025 BPOA Newsletter Virtual Bookshelf

Your digital shelf of 2025 BPOA newsletters—organized, archived, and always accessible. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted09/1/2025


Take Action: Demand An Audit of the Rent Board
Take Action: Demand An Audit of the Rent Board

The Rent Board has never undergone an audit in its 45-year history. Fees are rising, services are declining, and accountability is overdue. Join us in urging the City Auditor to follow through—send your message today. Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted09/1/2025


September 2025 Issue
September 2025 Issue

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/28/2025


Breed Lists Are Not a Defense: Handling ESA Requests the Right Way
Breed Lists Are Not a Defense: Handling ESA Requests the Right Way

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/28/2025


Earthquake Retrofit Grants and Financing Options for Berkeley Property Owners
Earthquake Retrofit Grants and Financing Options for Berkeley Property Owners

The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has recently been expanded! Learn about the funding options for Berkeley rental housing owners. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/27/2025


Why Your BPOA Membership Matters All Year
Why Your BPOA Membership Matters All Year

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/25/2025


Verification Gaps in Intellirent? Don't Panic!
Verification Gaps in Intellirent? Don't Panic!

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/19/2025


Pricing, Deposits, and Lease Terms: Staying Compliant in Berkeley's Changing Rental Market
Pricing, Deposits, and Lease Terms: Staying Compliant in Berkeley's Changing Rental Market

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/18/2025


Ever Wondered How the Rent Board Arrives at the Annual General Adjustment?
Ever Wondered How the Rent Board Arrives at the Annual General Adjustment?

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/18/2025


Screening vs. Discrimination: What Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Can and Cannot Do
Screening vs. Discrimination: What Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Can and Cannot Do

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/15/2025


VIDEO: Master Online Rental Marketing –Create Listings that Shine
VIDEO: Master Online Rental Marketing –Create Listings that Shine

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

Postedby Kathleen Castro
Date posted08/13/2025


Waste-Sorting Rules for Berkeley Multifamily Properties
Waste-Sorting Rules for Berkeley Multifamily Properties

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/8/2025