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In this month's issue: BUSD Housing Development; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Congress Must Stop Predatory ADA Lawsuits; Berkeley Considering Middle Housing Plan; What Tenants Should Know About Rent Algorithms; Coalition Corner; Editorials; The Nuts & Bolts; Event Calendar and more! Continue Reading
AB 2801, which modified CA's security deposit law, is now fully in effect. Landlords must take move-in photos for all new tenancies and include move-out photos and "after repair" photo documentation with any deposit deductions. This guide explains what to photograph and how to stay compliant. Continue Reading
Don’t let a flood of inquiries become a fair housing liability. This article outlines the do’s and don’ts of responding to rental applicants, booking showings, and keeping your process consistent, legal, and manageable. Continue Reading
AB 1482 CPI Index; CAUTION: Extra Time May Be Necessary When Notifying Tenants About Rent Increases; PPIC Statewide Survey: Governor Newsom signs into law groundbreaking reforms to build more housing, boost affordability: Congress Must Stop Extorsion from Predatory ADA Lawsuits and more... Continue Reading
Confused by the Rent Board’s rent ceiling notice? Learn how to verify your unit’s lawful rent ceiling, fix common errors, and calculate adjustments using the AGA chart, especially before tenant notices go out in November. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s Empty Homes Tax now applies to any unit left vacant for more than 182 days, not just rentals. Even if your unit is listed for rent or inherited through probate, you may owe thousands in annual penalties. Learn who’s affected, what counts as “vacant,” and how to avoid the tax. Continue Reading
Explore the key elements of rental housing compliance in Berkeley, including the rent stabilization ordinance and its laws. Learn about the registration process, rent ceilings, and eviction protections. Discover special exemptions like the golden duplex rule and the Costa Hawkins Rental Act and more Continue Reading
A beginners guide for Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading
Don’t wait for the cancellation notice. Learn what proactive owners are doing to stay insured—and how to fight back if your policy is dropped. Continue Reading
If a tenant breaks their lease, you can recover losses—but only if you act reasonably. Learn what the law allows, what it prohibits, and which BPOA forms to use. Continue Reading
Did you know the Rent Board keeps a file on every registered rental property? Learn what’s inside yours—and how to request a free digital copy to confirm your records match the city’s. Continue Reading
Governor Newsom Unveils Proposal to Cut Red Tape and Fast-Track Housing & Development; Press Statements: SB 436 and 522; Notice to CA Rental Housing Providers: Two Initiatives to Strengthen Prop 13 Submitted; Building Housing in Walkable Neighborhoods: Are US Cities & States Making Progress? & more Continue Reading
