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As the end of the year approaches, it is the perfect time for rental housing providers to look back at the trends and challenges that shaped the leasing landscape in 2025. To help owners and operators stay ahead of the curve, BPOA hosted a special webinar with Kathleen Castro, Client Success Manager Continue Reading

A step-by-step guide to identifying lease breaches, writing compliant violation notices, and serving them correctly. Learn best practices and avoid common errors that can weaken your position under Berkeley and California law. Continue Reading

San Francisco’s Empty Homes Tax is now before the Court of Appeal — and the ruling could reshape how Berkeley enforces its own vacant unit tax. Learn why BPOA filed an amicus brief and what’s at stake for property owners. Continue Reading

A complete copy of BPOA’s 2025 amicus curiae brief filed in the Court of Appeal in the San Francisco Empty Homes Tax case. Provided here in full for member reference. Continue Reading

Replay of BPOA’s November 5, 2025, live webinar with CPA Kelly Creed-Davenport, covering key provisions of the new “One Big Beautiful” tax act and practical year-end planning moves for housing providers to maximize savings before December 31st. Continue Reading

In 2008, landlords could ask about criminal history—and often did. Today, Berkeley’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance makes that illegal. This Then & Now column compares what landlords could do then versus what’s allowed now. Continue Reading

Recorded October 30, 2025 — In this BPOA webinar, Joey Wang and Danny Winkler share insights on Berkeley’s rental-property sales market — from small 1–4 unit buildings to larger multifamily properties — and what owners should consider before selling. Continue Reading

Each year, the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board sets two key figures that affect nearly every rental housing provider in the city: the Annual General Adjustment (AGA)—Berkeley’s allowable rent increase—and the annual interest rate payable on tenants’ security deposits. Continue Reading

Tenants traveling this season? Learn how to protect your property, prevent moisture and storm damage, and communicate expectations—without overstepping privacy boundaries. Continue Reading

Inside this issue: LA Takes Up Rent Control Reforms; What Is the Consumer Price Index?; 20-Story Tower Approved on Durant Ave; Everybody Gets a Fridge; October 2025 CalRHA Advocacy Update; Landlording with Mark; The Nuts & Bolts; Coalition Corner; and more... Continue Reading

Inside this issue: Federal Government Shutdown; 2025's New State Housing Laws; Share Your Rental Housing Story; Steps Local Governments Can Take to Unlock More Housing: Lessons from San Diego; The 2025-26 California Spending Plan; and more... Continue Reading

Couldn’t make it to BPOA’s 2025 Annual Member Meeting—or want to revisit Peter Shelton’s presentation? View the slides and access the estate planning forms and updates he discussed. Continue Reading