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March 2021
March 2021

Berkeley Weighs Major Housing Changes; Bill to Ease Rules on Multi-Unit Housing; Berkeley's Progressive Revival: A Model?; SF Lays Pandemic Burden on Landlords; If Houses Were Treated as Cars Are; March Zoom Meeting Information; People's Park Development on the Way Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/1/2021


Frequently Asked Questions SB 91
Frequently Asked Questions SB 91

Bill Summary and FAQs: Senate Bill 91– Extends Statewide Tenant Eviction Protections Through June 30, 2021 (From January 31, 2021 Per Expired Assembly Bill 3088) Rental Assistance Funding Q: When will the $2.6 billion of rental assistance be available? When can I and/or my tenants apply? A:... Continue Reading

Date posted02/24/2021


February 2021
February 2021

Sacramento Takes Big Zoning Step; Realtor-Backed Group Sues Huntington Beach; Obituaries; Another California Eviction Reprieve?; Fed Funding for CA Rent Reimbursements; CalRHA Legislative Update; Area Rents Ticking Upward? Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/1/2021


December 2020
December 2020

Prop 21 Loses; LA Eviction Moratorium Stands; Bargain Hunters Return to SF; Alameda Multifamily Initiative Defeated; January Special Event: Board Elections!; Prop 15 Fails; Editorial: Coalition Corner; Jim Smith; Robert Cabrera; Quote of the Month; Services & Businesses Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/1/2020


November 2020 issue
November 2020 issue

Measure Z Divides Alameda Voters; Hard Presidential Trivia!; Texas Investor Buys Big in Oakland; New Lease-breaking Strategies Taking Root?; News from the Rent Board Website; Presidential Donations by Zip Code; Workshop Calendar for 2020; Monthly Zoom Info for November; Coalition Corner; Editorial Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/1/2020


October 2020 Newsletter
October 2020 Newsletter

Portland Council Tightens Landlords' Duties; Bay Area Poll: Housing Crisis is Real, But...; The "Cancel Rent" Collective is Done Playing Nice; How COVID-19 Has Changed Landlording; Berkeley: COVID Housing Retention Grants; November Ballot Quick Card; Monthly Zoom Information for October Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted10/1/2020


Frequently Asked Questions AB 3088
Frequently Asked Questions AB 3088

ASSEMBLY BILL 3088 - THE “TENANT, HOMEOWNER, AND SMALL LANDLORD RELIEF AND STABILIZATION ACT OF 2020” These frequently asked questions are provided under the advice of counsel. However, the City of Berkeley and the Rent Stabilization Board have not clarified how AB 3088 interacts with... Continue Reading

Date posted09/20/2020


​​​Berkeley Tenants Rights Plan Would Give Renters First Right to Buy Their Home
​​​Berkeley Tenants Rights Plan Would Give Renters First Right to Buy Their Home

"Berkeley Tenants Rights Plan Would Give Renters First Right to Buy Their Home" San Francisco Chronicle, February 21, 2020, Sarah Ravini Continue Reading

Date posted02/21/2020


Normal Wear and Tear
Normal Wear and Tear

Question: What are some "Wear and Tear" Guidelines for Security Deposit Deductions? Answer: Examples of Normal Wear and Tear for which a Security Deposit should NOT be Kept * Minor chipped, peeling or worn paint* Rusty fixtures in kitchen or bathroom* Wear on carpets* “Bubbled” or... Continue Reading

Date posted05/29/2013


More Information for those who house hoarders
More Information for those who house hoarders

What is compulsive hoarding? Compulsive hoarding includes ALL three of the following: 1. A person collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most people, and2. These items clutter the living spaces and keep the person from using their rooms as they... Continue Reading

Date posted08/7/2012


Resources for Housing Hoarders
Resources for Housing Hoarders

HOARDING RESOURCES Self Help http://www.ocfoundation.org/hoarding/self_help.aspx#buried http://www.clutterersanonymous.net/ Legal Rights http://www.mentalhealthsf.org/library/mental_health_topics/rights.php Removal and... Continue Reading

Date posted08/7/2012


Soft Story Notice to Tenants
Soft Story Notice to Tenants

Notice to Tenants re: Soft Story Building This is to notify you that the building at ____________________________________, Berkeley, California is on the City of Berkeley’s Inventory of Potentially Hazardous Soft Story Buildings and may constitute a severe threat to life safety in the event... Continue Reading

Date posted04/25/2009