You have the legal right to show a tenant-occupied unit, but it's not always easy! Read on for practical advice: Continue Reading
Content Library
Forms, educational session playbacks & more
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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Use this guide before posting your rental listing! Continue Reading
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
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
A playback recording of our April 3, 2025, live stream with nationally recognized asset protection attorney David Calderon, Esq. Continue Reading
A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading
We’re excited to share that our forms and the Forms Library have been refreshed and reorganized to serve you better. From a more user-friendly layout to easier navigation, we hope these updates make your experience smoother and more efficient. Click the “Read More” button to explore what’s new! Continue Reading
Article #1 of our new series, Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart Continue Reading
Article #2 in our Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart series Continue Reading
Unsure whether the new state law, AB 2747, applies to you? Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
A climbing wall or treehouse may seem innocent, but it could be an attractive nuisance that exposes you to liability. Here’s how to handle unauthorized tenant modifications and protect your property. Continue Reading
Learn how to protect your property and reduce risk with smart documentation strategies. This guide covers how to track repairs, document tenant-caused issues, and prepare for disputes, Rent Board petitions, and city inspections. Continue Reading