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.
Warning: There's a New Type of ADA Lawsuit; Local Law Changes You Can't Afford to Miss; CalRHA State Policy Update for March; State Laws for Rental Housing in 2025; North Berkeley BART Housing Project Delayed; Berkeley, America's Healthiest City!; Landlording with Mark; Coalition Corner; Nuts & Bolt Continue Reading
AB 2801 modified § 1950.5, California's laws governing security deposits, requiring photo documentation to justify deductions. This webinar dissects "Phase One" of the law, which begins on April 1, 2025, and affects move-outs from that day forward. Continue Reading
State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading
A playback recording of Sam Sorokin's March 12th, 2025, leasing workshop. Grab a cup of coffee, a notepad and pen, and spend an hour and a half-ish learning from a leasing master with 30 years experience! Continue Reading
A playback recording of our March 6, 2025, expert-led webinar hosted by local landlord attorney, Steve Williams of Fried, Williams, Grice Conner LLP. With so many new laws on the books, this deserves a watch...and a re-watch! Continue Reading
A playback recording of our February 27th webinar -- Brent Honea, top estate and asset protection attorney guides members through the complexities of transferring property to the next generation. Don't delay estate planning - protect your family's legacy! Continue Reading
Make the most of your attorney’s time by getting organized ahead of your estate planning meeting. Continue Reading
City of Berkeley is Bad at Property Management; High-End Oakland Building Forces Foreclosures; New State Bill: Trespassing Response & Remedies; Argentina Scrapped Rent Control; Ring Doorbell Systems & Other Monitoring; Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants' Union; UPDATED COMMENTS Lance Montauk Continue Reading
We hope you're enjoying the new flipbook format. We'd love your feedback: Do you prefer the PDF (open online, scroll to read) or the flip book? Continue Reading
Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading
What's inside: SB 448 Press Release; SB 448 Bill Summary; One Million Reasons Rent Are High In New York City; Reporting Rent to Credit Bureaus; San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance; Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities Continue Reading
An overview of AB 2801, the new state law amending Civil Code 1950.5 to mandate photo documentation for security deposit deduction justification. Continue Reading
