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Showing Tenant-Occupied Units: What’s Legal, What’s Practical, and What Actually Works
Showing Tenant-Occupied Units: What’s Legal, What’s Practical, and What Actually Works

You have the legal right to show a tenant-occupied unit, but it's not always easy! Read on for practical advice: Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/30/2025


Berkeley Rental Ad Compliance Checklist: 2025 Edition
Berkeley Rental Ad Compliance Checklist: 2025 Edition

Use this guide before posting your rental listing! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/29/2025


Mindset Shift: From "Assuming Good Faith" to "Trust, but Verify"
Mindset Shift: From "Assuming Good Faith" to "Trust, but Verify"

Article #3 in our series: A written screening policy is your best protection. It ensures that every applicant is evaluated consistently, fairly, and legally — not based on gut feelings, but on objective criteria. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/28/2025


What To Do When You Purchase a Berkeley Property With Tenants and No Leases
What To Do When You Purchase a Berkeley Property With Tenants and No Leases

What to do if you buy a Berkeley rental property with tenants but no leases. Protect yourself with proper disclosures, documentation, and compliance. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/28/2025


Why BPOA Doesn’t Record Large Meetings — And What’s Involved
Why BPOA Doesn’t Record Large Meetings — And What’s Involved

Understanding the equipment, staffing, and setup challenges behind event recordings. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/24/2025


Recorded Webinar: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property
Recorded Webinar: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property

A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted04/9/2025


Visit Our New Rental Housing Forms Library
Visit Our New Rental Housing Forms Library

We’re excited to share that our forms and the Forms Library have been refreshed and reorganized to serve you better. From a more user-friendly layout to easier navigation, we hope these updates make your experience smoother and more efficient. Click the “Read More” button to explore what’s new! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/5/2025


Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything
Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything

Article #1 of our new series, Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Mindset Shift: Being Understanding vs. Waiving Your Rights
Mindset Shift: Being Understanding vs. Waiving Your Rights

Article #2 in our Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart series Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Positive Rental Payment History Reporting: New Requirements Starting April 1, 2025
Positive Rental Payment History Reporting: New Requirements Starting April 1, 2025

Unsure whether the new state law, AB 2747, applies to you? Read on to learn more! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


How to Use BPOA's Digital Flipbooks
How to Use BPOA's Digital Flipbooks

Need some help navigating the flipbook toolbar? This article breaks it down! It's also available in a downloadable PDF so you can print a cheat sheet to have on hand. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 4 Issue 4 April 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 4 Issue 4 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