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If you missed the livestream on May 8th, don’t miss the playback. Clifford Fried, leading landlord-tenant attorney and partner at Fried, Williams Grice Conner LLP, guides BPOA members through key issues in college student rentals. A must-watch for any housing provider who rents to students! Continue Reading

Berkeley rental property owners: stay on top of your annual registration obligations. This quick reference guide breaks down the 2025–2026 Rent Board fees by unit type and outlines key compliance steps. Continue Reading

Learn when and how to use the 30-day Pay Rent or Quit notice required under the CARES Act for certain federally backed or subsidized properties. Continue Reading

Properly documenting the condition of a unit at the start of a tenancy. Continue Reading

Understanding Reasonable Cleanliness, Move-Out Inspections, and Legal Deposit Deductions Continue Reading

If your property was built before 1978, disturbing painted surfaces, even for routine repairs, can trigger strict federal and state lead safety rules. Continue Reading

A directory of NAA affiliates across the state for members with rental properties outside of Berkeley. Continue Reading

Including an auto-renewal clause in a Berkeley lease is legal, but only if you follow very specific rules under Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.79. Continue Reading

Owning rental property in Berkeley can be rewarding, but it’s never simple. With one of the most complex rent control ordinances in the country and a city government that frequently updates local laws and fees, small mistakes can have big consequences. Continue Reading

"How Should I Price My Rental?" Members often ask us how much they should charge for rent. While it's a natural question, it's important to understand that we cannot provide specific rental pricing or share what other members are charging. That could be considered collusion, which is illegal... Continue Reading

Under Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the treatment of housing services—such as parking, storage, laundry, or utilities—depends on whether the rental unit is fully covered (subject to rent control and eviction protections) or partially covered (subject only to eviction protections). Continue Reading

What's inside: CalRHA Opposes SB 522; Fix for California's Housing Crisis; Avoid Contractor Scams; Save Money By Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities; How Coffee Amenities Elevate Multifamily Communities Continue Reading