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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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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


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


VIDEO: Asset Protection: Unforeseen Liabilities & Hidden Traps
VIDEO: Asset Protection: Unforeseen Liabilities & Hidden Traps

A playback recording of our April 3, 2025, live stream with nationally recognized asset protection attorney David Calderon, Esq. Continue Reading

Postedby David Calderon, Esq.
Date posted04/10/2025


VIDEO: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property
VIDEO: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property

A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted04/9/2025


Visit Our New Rental Housing Forms Library
Visit Our New Rental Housing Forms Library

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/5/2025


Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything
Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything

Article #1 of our new series, Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Mindset Shift: Being Understanding vs. Waiving Your Rights
Mindset Shift: Being Understanding vs. Waiving Your Rights

Article #2 in our Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart series Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Positive Rental Payment History Reporting: New Requirements Starting April 1, 2025
Positive Rental Payment History Reporting: New Requirements Starting April 1, 2025

Unsure whether the new state law, AB 2747, applies to you? Read on to learn more! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


When Tenants Make Unauthorized Changes to Your Property
When Tenants Make Unauthorized Changes to Your Property

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Cover Your Assets: A Landlord’s Guide to Maintenance and Habitability Documentation
Cover Your Assets: A Landlord’s Guide to Maintenance and Habitability Documentation

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

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2025