Content Library

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. 


Looking for forms? Click here to access the Rental Housing Forms Library! 

Free Resources

April 2025 Issue
April 2025 Issue

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Flipbook Edition: April 2025 Newsletter
Flipbook Edition: April 2025 Newsletter

Dive into the April 2025 newsletter in flipbook format! This digital format has many tools, including text-to-talk and and screen magnification. It can even be downloaded to your browser and magnified up to 500%! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


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


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 4: April 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 4: April 2025

Squatters Stay Despite Legal Win; Real Estate Title Dispute Toolkit; 2025 CA Housing Legislation Preview; Where Are Californian's Going When They Leave the Golden State? Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted04/1/2025


VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement
VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement

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

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/20/2025


Positive Rental Payment Reporting Guidance
Positive Rental Payment Reporting Guidance

State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/14/2025


VIDEO: Mastering Leasing: Smart Strategies Workshop with Sam Sorokin
VIDEO: Mastering Leasing: Smart Strategies Workshop with Sam Sorokin

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

Postedby Sam Sorokin
Date posted03/13/2025


VIDEO:🚨 New Laws Affecting Your Rental Property in 2025
VIDEO:🚨 New Laws Affecting Your Rental Property in 2025

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

Postedby Steve Williams
Date posted03/13/2025


VIDEO: How to Keep Property in the Family for Multiple Generations
VIDEO: How to Keep Property in the Family for Multiple Generations

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

Postedby Brent Honea, Esq.
Date posted03/6/2025