New Year's Resolutions for Landlords
2025 resolutions for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals Continue Reading
Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted12/23/2024
Content Library
News, insights, and education for Berkeley housing providers
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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Swan Song
Real estate development is the confluence of art, science and money, three things for which I have a particular proclivity. Continue Reading
Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/23/2024
Nuts & Bolts (January 2025)
Unlocking the Benefits of Berkeley's ADU & JADU Amnesty Program Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/23/2024
Looking Ahead with Optimism & Determination
As we prepare to welcome 2025, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on our shared journey. Continue Reading
Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted12/23/2024
Tenant Organizing in Berkeley: Rules, Responsibilities, and Exemptions
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
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/20/2024
RSO Compliance 101: Determine Your Unit’s Coverage and Obligations in Berkeley
Understanding the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Your Responsibilities as a Rental Housing Provider Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/20/2024
Measure BB: RUBS and Utility Billing Rules for Fully Covered Units
An overview of Measure BB's impact on RUBS and utility billing rules for fully covered units. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/20/2024
Amnesty Program for Unpermitted Dwelling Units
The City of Berkeley is offering an Amnesty Program for Existing Unpermitted Dwelling Units constructed before January 1, 2020. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/13/2024
Costa Hawkins & Certificate of Occupancy for New Construction
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
Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted12/5/2024
Modern Tenant Amenities: Direct-to-Tenant Billing for EVs
How to offer a modern tenant amenity by providing electric vehicle charging at your multi-unit property. Continue Reading
Postedby Bryce Nesbitt
Date posted12/1/2024
Notice of 2025 Dues Increase
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
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/1/2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 Issue 12: December 2024
What's Inside? The 2025-2026 Budget; Section 8; Balcony Inspections, and more! Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted12/1/2024