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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. 

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Can You Afford Not to Be a BPOA Member?
Can You Afford Not to Be a BPOA Member?

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/2/2025


Mindset Shift: From Verbal Agreements to Written Records
Mindset Shift: From Verbal Agreements to Written Records

#4 in our new Mindset Shift series examines why written documentation reins supreme over verbal agreements. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


May 2025 Issue
May 2025 Issue

What's Inside: ICE Advice; CalRHA Public Policy Update; A Short Conversation with the RSB; Berkeley's ADU Amnesty Program May Set an Example; ADU Amnesty: Program Details; Landlording with Mark; Editorials; Coalition Corner; Events and more! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


Lease Terms in Berkeley After Measure BB: What Happens Now?
Lease Terms in Berkeley After Measure BB: What Happens Now?

Measure BB changed the rules for Berkeley landlords: you can no longer require tenants to sign a new lease at the end of a fixed term. This article explains what happens when a lease ends, how auto-renewal and lease extensions work under the new law, and your options for lawful rent increases. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


How To Price Your Rental (When No One Can Tell You What to Charge)
How To Price Your Rental (When No One Can Tell You What to Charge)

"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 under... Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


Housing Services in Berkeley Rentals: Protecting Flexibility with Separate Agreements
Housing Services in Berkeley Rentals: Protecting Flexibility with Separate Agreements

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 5: May 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 5: May 2025

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

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted05/1/2025


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


Tenant Notice at End of Lease: Your Rights and Limits Under Berkeley Law
Tenant Notice at End of Lease: Your Rights and Limits Under Berkeley Law

As a Berkeley rental housing provider, knowing what to expect when a tenant gives notice to vacate can help you plan the turnover process, protect your rental income, and stay in compliance with state and local law. 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