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Storage PODs in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know
Storage PODs in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/20/2025


Your Tenants Have Given Notice to Vacate — Now What?
Your Tenants Have Given Notice to Vacate — Now What?

A step-by-step guide for Berkeley rental housing providers Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/20/2025


Leasing Logistics: When to Use BPOA's Offer to Rent, Start Dates, and Prorated Rent
Leasing Logistics: When to Use BPOA's Offer to Rent, Start Dates, and Prorated Rent

This article tackles some common leasing questions Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/19/2025


Recorded Webinar: College Student Rentals: Legal Issues for Landlords, Renters,and Guarantors
Recorded Webinar: College Student Rentals: Legal Issues for Landlords, Renters,and Guarantors

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

Postedby Clifford Fried
Date posted05/15/2025


2025–2026 Rent Board Registration Fees: Don't Miss the Deadline!
2025–2026 Rent Board Registration Fees: Don't Miss the Deadline!

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/14/2025


Guidance: Using the CARES Act-Compliant Notice to Pay Rent or Quit
Guidance: Using the CARES Act-Compliant Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/14/2025


First Impressions Matter: Best Practices for Documenting Move-Ins
First Impressions Matter: Best Practices for Documenting Move-Ins

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

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/13/2025


When A Landlord Can Charge For Cleaning: An Overview of State Law
When A Landlord Can Charge For Cleaning: An Overview of State Law

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/9/2025


Before You Disturb the Paint: Lead-Safe Work Rules for Pre-1978 Units
Before You Disturb the Paint: Lead-Safe Work Rules for Pre-1978 Units

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/7/2025


Own Rentals Outside Berkeley? Find the Right Affiliate for Local Support
Own Rentals Outside Berkeley? Find the Right Affiliate for Local Support

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/6/2025


Exercising The Auto-Renewal Clause in the BPOA Lease
Exercising The Auto-Renewal Clause in the BPOA Lease

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/6/2025


How to Review Intellirent Renter Resumes and Evaluate Applications
How to Review Intellirent Renter Resumes and Evaluate Applications

A step-by-step guide to reviewing Intellirent Renter Resumes, applying screening criteria, and selecting a qualified tenant while staying compliant with state and local laws. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/3/2025