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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The Golden Duplex exemption is one of Berkeley's most valuable—and most misunderstood—rental housing exemptions. Learn who qualifies, how the exemption works, what can turn it on or off, and why the 1979 record matters. Continue Reading
Whether reported by a tenant or discovered during an inspection, termites, dry rot, carpenter ants, and powderpost beetles require prompt attention. Learn why early detection and investigation matter. Continue Reading
Roommates move out, partners move in, and families grow. Changes in household composition are a normal part of rental housing, but in Berkeley, they can have consequences that extend well beyond updating the names on a lease. Continue Reading
When a tenant dies, important legal responsibilities remain. Learn how California law addresses tenancy termination, estate authority, safeguarding personal belongings, security deposits, and disclosure requirements for future tenants. Continue Reading
Not every additional occupant supports a rent increase. Learn when Berkeley landlords may petition for a 10% upward adjustment of the lawful rent ceiling, which family members are exempt, and why occupancy changes matter. Continue Reading
Playback of attorney Clifford Fried's June 11, 2026, webinar on nuisance tenants. Learn about Notices to Cease, documentation practices, curable versus ongoing violations, evidentiary considerations, and when nuisance activity may justify termination of tenancy. Continue Reading
This article explains the purpose, obligations, and essential legal elements of BPOA’s Guarantor Agreement when used in Berkeley rental housing. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Capitol & Council; Landlords Want Pay for Pandemic Losses; Affordable Housing is Slipping Away; CalRHA Public Policy Update March 2026; The ChatGPT Tenant Letter Has Arrived; UCB to Promise Two Years of Student Housing; 10 Unintended Consequences of Rent Control; and more... Continue Reading
California's insurance market remains challenging for many rental housing providers. This article offers guidance, broker referrals, and consumer resources to help owners navigate non-renewals, coverage changes, and insurance options for rental properties. Continue Reading
Help new tenants understand Berkeley's Zero Waste program from day one. This article includes a printable move-in guide explaining what belongs in the compost, recycling, and landfill carts, along with practical tips to reduce contamination, overflowing carts, and disposal issues. Continue Reading
Considering smart locks for your rental property? Learn what Berkeley housing providers should know about keyed backups, resident notice, reasonable accommodations, Wi-Fi, access codes, and choosing durable hardware that works for both residents and management. Continue Reading
Inside this Issue: Policy Brief: The Gas Appliance Ban; Op-Ed: Government Gets Air Conditioning Wrong; Top Housing Challenges Facing the Next Administration; Op-Ed: A New Eviction Moratorium; and more... Continue Reading
