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NEW - FLIPBOOK EDITION: January 2025 Newsletter
NEW - FLIPBOOK EDITION: January 2025 Newsletter

BPOA is excited to announce our new FLIPBOOK format! Click the "four corner" icon to expand to a full screen! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


What's the Difference Between an Addendum and a Separate Agreement?
What's the Difference Between an Addendum and a Separate Agreement?

Learn when to use a lease addendum and when to create a separate agreement—especially for optional services like parking or storage that aren’t included in the rent. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


The Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase & When You Should You Use It
The Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase & When You Should You Use It

What Is the Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase—And When Should You Use It? Read on to find out! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Animals in Rental Housing: Understanding Pets, ESAs, and Service Animals
Animals in Rental Housing: Understanding Pets, ESAs, and Service Animals

Pets, ESAs, & Service Animals - What's the difference, and when can you charge fees? This article breaks it down in clear, everyday language designed to be accessible to rental housing providers, even if they’re not legal experts. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Understanding the "Offer to Rent" Form
Understanding the "Offer to Rent" Form

When to use an Offer to Rent, How it Works, and When You Can Claim Daily Damages Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Understanding the Guarantor Agreement: Rights, Responsibilities, and Communication Guidelines
Understanding the Guarantor Agreement: Rights, Responsibilities, and Communication Guidelines

This article explains the purpose, obligations, and essential legal elements of BPOA’s Guarantor Agreement when used in Berkeley rental housing. This is not legal advice—when in doubt, consult an attorney. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Adding and Removing Tenants in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know
Adding and Removing Tenants in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know

Roommates move out, romantic partners move in, or new household members are added. Any time there's a change in household composition, it’s smart—and often necessary—to document it in writing. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Who Can Serve a Notice of Intent to Enter in California?
Who Can Serve a Notice of Intent to Enter in California?

Who can serve notices to renters? Read on to learn! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Mold Complaints: When It’s Not a Leak—It’s a Lifestyle
Mold Complaints: When It’s Not a Leak—It’s a Lifestyle

Common tenant-related causes of mold and what rental housing providers can and should do to safeguard their properties Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


What Landlords Need to Know About Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in Berkeley
What Landlords Need to Know About Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in Berkeley

Use the table inside to understand what’s allowed, what’s required, and how to stay compliant when a tenant requests to live with a service animal or ESA. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Rent Reductions: What Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Need to Know
Rent Reductions: What Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Need to Know

Whether your unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, it’s important to understand how rent reductions affect your legal rights and your ability to adjust rent in the future. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2025

What's Inside? Insurance Commissioner; CalRHA's Solution to Trespassing; 80% Earthquake Safe? and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2025