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CA Supreme Court to Hear USB on People's Park; Apartment Hunting in SF Still No Picnic; St. Paul Reconsiders Draconian Rent Control; Federal Suit Challenges NYC's New Rent Law; A Look at Rent Control Around the Country; The Genius of Steven Wright; 5 Reasons Why Experts Say Rent Control Doesn't Work Continue Reading
It will come as no surprise to you that there is much government interference in our business. Many of the rules, regulations, oversight, fees, fines and penalties to which we are subject are based on the assumption that all owners do, might, or might be tempted, to take undue advantage of... Continue Reading
Let’s talk about moles. No, I don’t mean the garden variety. I’m referring to the spy-type moles hired by agencies to catch housing providers engaging in unlawful or discriminatory practices. These people, called Fair Housing Testers, can work for state fair housing departments,... Continue Reading
Learn about what's new in the BPOA-recommended lease! Continue Reading
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
Fee schedule for rental housing providers in Berkeley Continue Reading
What comes next for evictions in Berkeley? Continue Reading
Thermostat Care's rebate program: Remove dangerous toxic metals from your rental properties. Attend this webinar to learn how to identify, safely uninstall, and transport mercury-containing thermostats, and where in Berkeley to take them to get a $30 rebate for each participating unit. Continue Reading
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Tries Again; 12 Berkeley Owners Try-Out SB9; Downtown Berkeley Faces Big Changes; California Building Boom? Here, Not So Much: The Nuts & Bolts; CalRHA Legislative Update for May 2023; Feds Charge Bay Area Landlord; Berkeley Unified Considering Reparations Continue Reading
People spend more time interacting with marketing ads featuring photography. Research has proven that ads without photos = ads without views! In this article, the BPOA's deputy director shares her tricks and tips for getting great pics with a smartphone! Continue Reading
Learn about Abode Services subsidy programs, the unique financial incentives they offer to rental housing providers, and the wrap-around services for both residents and housing providers. Continue Reading
An April 2023 ruling by a federal appeals court said Berkeley's ban on natural gas was illegal Continue Reading
