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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Marijuana & Fair Housing in Berkeley: Myth vs. Fact
Marijuana & Fair Housing in Berkeley: Myth vs. Fact

Can tenants claim a right to smoke marijuana in your units? Berkeley’s no-smoking ordinance and Fair Housing rules say otherwise. We’re busting the top myths so housing providers can enforce their policies with confidence. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/15/2025


Firm but Fair: Communication Strategies for Housing Providers
Firm but Fair: Communication Strategies for Housing Providers

Learn how to establish firm boundaries with tenants without coming across as defensive. From late rent to common area disputes, these strategies help you hold your line clearly, calmly, and professionally. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/8/2025


Micromobility Devices in Rentals: What Berkeley Housing Providers Need to Know
Micromobility Devices in Rentals: What Berkeley Housing Providers Need to Know

E-bikes and scooters are ubiquitous, and California law stipulates that tenants have the right to keep them. Do your leases cover this? Learn what SB 712 requires and why BPOA’s Micromobility Devices Addendum should be part of every lease package - from the start!. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/5/2025


Why Your Unit May Not Be Renting — And What Today's Renters Expect
Why Your Unit May Not Be Renting — And What Today's Renters Expect

Vacancy dragging on? It may not be the rent. Today’s renters expect bright photos, modern touches, and clear, compliant ads. Learn which affordable upgrades and marketing tweaks make the biggest impact — and why some units linger while others lease fast. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/5/2025


CalRHA: Digital Bookshelf: 2025
CalRHA: Digital Bookshelf: 2025

Convenient access to the 2025 CalRHA Rental Property News archive! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted09/5/2025


Avoiding Surprise Charges in Intellirent: What Members Need to Know
Avoiding Surprise Charges in Intellirent: What Members Need to Know

Intellirent billing is based on your settings at the time you send an application invitation. Deleting your credit card information will not necessarily prevent charges. Learn how to avoid surprise fees by confirming “applicant pays” before sending. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/4/2025


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


CalRHA Digital Magazine: September 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: September 2025

In this issue: Earthquake Brace + Bolt Program; Upcoming Redistricting Decision; Housing Problems Under SB 79, and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
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