As we prepare to welcome 2025, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on our shared journey. Continue Reading
Content Library
Forms, educational session playbacks & more
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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As of December 20, 2024, Berkeley tenants in certain properties have a legally protected Right to Organize. This new provision requires qualifying landlords to recognize tenant associations, participate in good faith meetings, and avoid interfering with organizing activities. Learn more: Continue Reading
Understanding the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Your Responsibilities as a Rental Housing Provider Continue Reading
An overview of Measure BB's impact on RUBS and utility billing rules for fully covered units. Continue Reading
The City of Berkeley is offering an Amnesty Program for Existing Unpermitted Dwelling Units constructed before January 1, 2020. Continue Reading
The Costa-Hawkins Act of 1996 is a critical law governing a local jurisdiction's power to enact rent control on certain rental units. It was originally written to exempt newly constructed units in an effort to encourage new construction and exempted any unit built after the inception of... Continue Reading
How to offer a modern tenant amenity by providing electric vehicle charging at your multi-unit property. Continue Reading
With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading
December 2024 Newsletter Editorial Continue Reading
BPOA is adjusting membership dues to ensure our team remains fully knowledgeable and equipped to meet your needs, providing the expert guidance and support you rely on. Thank you for your continued commitment to our community! Continue Reading
Managing early lease terminations in Berkeley: a guide for rental housing providers Continue Reading
What's Inside? The 2025-2026 Budget; Section 8; Balcony Inspections, and more! Continue Reading