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April 2025 Issue
April 2025 Issue

Dive into the April 2025 newsletter in flipbook format! This digital format has many tools, including text-to-talk and and screen magnification. It can even be downloaded to your browser and magnified up to 500%! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: April 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: April 2025

Squatters Stay Despite Legal Win; Real Estate Title Dispute Toolkit; 2025 CA Housing Legislation Preview; Where Are Californian's Going When They Leave the Golden State? Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted04/1/2025


VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement
VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement

AB 2801 modified § 1950.5, California's laws governing security deposits, requiring photo documentation to justify deductions. This webinar dissects "Phase One" of the law, which begins on April 1, 2025, and affects move-outs from that day forward. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/20/2025


Positive Rental Payment Reporting Guidance
Positive Rental Payment Reporting Guidance

State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/14/2025


VIDEO: Mastering Leasing: Smart Strategies Workshop with Sam Sorokin
VIDEO: Mastering Leasing: Smart Strategies Workshop with Sam Sorokin

A playback recording of Sam Sorokin's March 12th, 2025, leasing workshop. Grab a cup of coffee, a notepad and pen, and spend an hour and a half-ish learning from a leasing master with 30 years experience! Continue Reading

Postedby Sam Sorokin
Date posted03/13/2025


VIDEO:🚨 New Laws Affecting Your Rental Property in 2025
VIDEO:🚨 New Laws Affecting Your Rental Property in 2025

A playback recording of our March 6, 2025, expert-led webinar hosted by local landlord attorney, Steve Williams of Fried, Williams, Grice Conner LLP. With so many new laws on the books, this deserves a watch...and a re-watch! Continue Reading

Postedby Steve Williams
Date posted03/13/2025


VIDEO: How to Keep Property in the Family for Multiple Generations
VIDEO: How to Keep Property in the Family for Multiple Generations

A playback recording of our February 27th webinar -- Brent Honea, top estate and asset protection attorney guides members through the complexities of transferring property to the next generation. Don't delay estate planning - protect your family's legacy! Continue Reading

Postedby Brent Honea, Esq.
Date posted03/6/2025


Preparing for an Estate Planning Session: What Landlords Should Bring to the Table
Preparing for an Estate Planning Session: What Landlords Should Bring to the Table

Make the most of your attorney’s time by getting organized ahead of your estate planning meeting. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/5/2025


March 2025 Issue
March 2025 Issue

Inside this issue: City of Berkeley is Bad at Property Management; High-End Oakland Building Foreclosures; New State Bill: Trespassing Response & Remedies; Updated Comments from Lance Montauk; Argentina Scrapped Rent Control; Ring Doorbell Systems & Other Monitoring; Berkeley Residents Form City's.. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/1/2025


Handling Mold Reports in Your Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide
Handling Mold Reports in Your Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: March 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: March 2025

What's inside: SB 448 Press Release; SB 448 Bill Summary; One Million Reasons Rent Are High In New York City; Reporting Rent to Credit Bureaus; San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance; Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted03/1/2025


Photographic Evidence: A New Standard In Security Deposit Documentation
Photographic Evidence: A New Standard In Security Deposit Documentation

An overview of AB 2801, the new state law amending Civil Code 1950.5 to mandate photo documentation for security deposit deduction justification. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2025