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April Showers Bring May Flowers, but Don't Let Water Become a Problem!
April Showers Bring May Flowers, but Don't Let Water Become a Problem!

In this presentation, we'll discuss the basic types of waterproofing elements for decks, balconies, roofs, and basements. We'll explore ome of the ways these systems fail and what to look for when observing and maintaining these elements. The presentation will guide owners on the basics, in order... Continue Reading

Postedby Blake Schatz
Date posted03/9/2023
March 2023 Issue
March 2023 Issue

State Rejects Berkeley's Housing Plan; National Rent Control?; Nuts & Bolts; State Legislative Update; Fair Housing Testers; Court Halts People's Park Housing Project; YIMBYs Prepare to Sue Bay Area Cities Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/1/2023
What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?
What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?

The ad you’ve been running since November is finally getting some attention! You’ve received five emails and need to determine your next step. Rule one is to strike while the iron is hot; don’t allow inquiries to go stale. Whether you send an email or pick up the phone, make sure... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2023
Increasing Cash Flow by Lifting "No Pet" Policies
Increasing Cash Flow by Lifting "No Pet" Policies

by Victoria Cowart, Director of Education and Outreach, PetScreening.com Continue Reading

Postedby Victoria Cowart
Date posted02/8/2023
February 2023 Issue
February 2023 Issue

Why Doesn't Berkeley Have More Condos; Is Student Noise a Problem for UC Plans?; Builders Bemoan Housing Hurdles; Berkeley Council Approves Housing Plan; California Legislative Update; County Ends Tenant Criminal Background Checks; Costa-Hawkins Under Attack Again Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/1/2023
Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?
Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?

What You and Your Residents Can Do to Safeguard Parcels from Package Theft. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2023
You’re the Successor Trustee...Now What?
You’re the Successor Trustee...Now What?

Your rights & responsibilities as a trustee Continue Reading

Postedby Peter Shelton
Date posted01/18/2023
January 2023 Issue
January 2023 Issue

When a Tenant Dies; Nonprofit Builders Hope to Repeat; 19m Renters Burdened by Housing Costs; Nuts & Bolts; West Berkeley 99 Cent Store to Close; The 50 Best College Towns in America; Are Rentals the Future of Real Estate in California Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2023
Safeguarding Your Rental from Cooking Fires
Safeguarding Your Rental from Cooking Fires

Did you know that the leading cause of residential fires is cooking fires? They spread quickly and account for 10% of residential fire-related deaths in the US. What makes kitchens so dangerous? Here are five things that can make a kitchen a danger zone: Unattended active... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted01/1/2023
Reviewing Your Rent Registry
Reviewing Your Rent Registry

How to look up property info on the Rent Board Registry Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/14/2022
December 2022 Issue
December 2022 Issue

Judge Allows Moratorium to Stand; Rent Control is Destroying a City Near You; Can a Vacancy Tax Relieve Housing Shortage; Nuts & Bolts; Texas Once Had Rent Control; Global Rent Spiral; Bay Area Rents Fall Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/1/2022
To Gift or Not to Gift: The Pros and Cons of Tenant Gift Giving
To Gift or Not to Gift: The Pros and Cons of Tenant Gift Giving

The winter holidays are upon us, and whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Yule, gift giving is a customary practice. You’ve selected the perfect presents for your loved ones, you’ve bought gifts of appreciation for your mail carrier and UPS delivery person, but do you... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/1/2022