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.
Has your incoming or outgoing tenant asked about parking a storage POD on your property or on the city street? This article covers the basics! Continue Reading
A step-by-step guide for Berkeley rental housing providers Continue Reading
Signed lease in hand? Don’t hand over the keys just yet. Here’s what every landlord should do between lease signing and move-in day to ensure a smooth start and avoid costly mistakes! Continue Reading
This article tackles some common leasing questions Continue Reading
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
