Newsletters and commentary for Berkeley Rental Housing Providers
This section houses newsletters and select articles—including President’s Messages and guest-written editorials—from BPOA’s archive dating back to 2008. Explore past issues to see how Berkeley’s rental housing landscape has evolved.
San Francisco’s Empty Homes Tax is now before the Court of Appeal — and the ruling could reshape how Berkeley enforces its own vacant unit tax. Learn why BPOA filed an amicus brief and what’s at stake for property owners. Continue Reading
A complete copy of BPOA’s 2025 amicus curiae brief filed in the Court of Appeal in the San Francisco Empty Homes Tax case. Provided here in full for member reference. Continue Reading
Recorded October 30, 2025 — In this BPOA webinar, Joey Wang and Danny Winkler share insights on Berkeley’s rental-property sales market — from small 1–4 unit buildings to larger multifamily properties — and what owners should consider before selling. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: LA Takes Up Rent Control Reforms; What Is the Consumer Price Index?; 20-Story Tower Approved on Durant Ave; Everybody Gets a Fridge; October 2025 CalRHA Advocacy Update; Landlording with Mark; The Nuts & Bolts; Coalition Corner; and more... Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Federal Government Shutdown; 2025's New State Housing Laws; Share Your Rental Housing Story; Steps Local Governments Can Take to Unlock More Housing: Lessons from San Diego; The 2025-26 California Spending Plan; and more... Continue Reading
A flaw in Berkeley’s Rent Registry exposed tenant names, contacts, and Section 8 status for months. The issue is now fixed, but tenants may still question why their data is being collected. Housing providers should be ready to explain the legal requirement. Continue Reading
In this month's issue: The President's Message; The Vacancy Plague That Wasn't; Landlord Suit Tossed by Federal Judge; SF Rentals Leasing at Twice the Pace of 2024; Coalition Corner; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Nuts & Bolts; Landlording with Mark; Coming Events, and more. Continue Reading
The Rent Board has never undergone an audit in its 45-year history. Fees are rising, services are declining, and accountability is overdue. Join us in urging the City Auditor to follow through—send your message today. Continue Reading
In this issue: AB 1620: Accessible Floor Units; Rent Control Has a Long Record of Ruin; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Application Fraud: In Search of Silver Bullets; The Eviction Showdown: Texas vs. California; Landlording with Mark; Nuts and Bolts; Coalition Corner, Editorials; Events Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Housing Provider Legal Q&A; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Water-Saving Landscaping; NAA Rent Control Report 2025; Berkeley Council OKs Zoning Overhaul; Landlording with Mark and more! Continue Reading
Need some help navigating the flipbook toolbar? This article breaks it down! It's also available in a downloadable PDF so you can print a cheat sheet to have on hand. Continue Reading
In this month's issue: BUSD Housing Development; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Congress Must Stop Predatory ADA Lawsuits; Berkeley Considering Middle Housing Plan; What Tenants Should Know About Rent Algorithms; Coalition Corner; Editorials; The Nuts & Bolts; Event Calendar and more! Continue Reading
BPOA News & Commentary
Newsletters and commentary for Berkeley Rental Housing Providers
This section houses newsletters and select articles—including President’s Messages and guest-written editorials—from BPOA’s archive dating back to 2008. Explore past issues to see how Berkeley’s rental housing landscape has evolved.
San Francisco’s Empty Homes Tax is now before the Court of Appeal — and the ruling could reshape how Berkeley enforces its own vacant unit tax. Learn why BPOA filed an amicus brief and what’s at stake for property owners. Continue Reading
A complete copy of BPOA’s 2025 amicus curiae brief filed in the Court of Appeal in the San Francisco Empty Homes Tax case. Provided here in full for member reference. Continue Reading
Recorded October 30, 2025 — In this BPOA webinar, Joey Wang and Danny Winkler share insights on Berkeley’s rental-property sales market — from small 1–4 unit buildings to larger multifamily properties — and what owners should consider before selling. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: LA Takes Up Rent Control Reforms; What Is the Consumer Price Index?; 20-Story Tower Approved on Durant Ave; Everybody Gets a Fridge; October 2025 CalRHA Advocacy Update; Landlording with Mark; The Nuts & Bolts; Coalition Corner; and more... Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Federal Government Shutdown; 2025's New State Housing Laws; Share Your Rental Housing Story; Steps Local Governments Can Take to Unlock More Housing: Lessons from San Diego; The 2025-26 California Spending Plan; and more... Continue Reading
A flaw in Berkeley’s Rent Registry exposed tenant names, contacts, and Section 8 status for months. The issue is now fixed, but tenants may still question why their data is being collected. Housing providers should be ready to explain the legal requirement. Continue Reading
In this month's issue: The President's Message; The Vacancy Plague That Wasn't; Landlord Suit Tossed by Federal Judge; SF Rentals Leasing at Twice the Pace of 2024; Coalition Corner; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Nuts & Bolts; Landlording with Mark; Coming Events, and more. Continue Reading
The Rent Board has never undergone an audit in its 45-year history. Fees are rising, services are declining, and accountability is overdue. Join us in urging the City Auditor to follow through—send your message today. Continue Reading
In this issue: AB 1620: Accessible Floor Units; Rent Control Has a Long Record of Ruin; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Application Fraud: In Search of Silver Bullets; The Eviction Showdown: Texas vs. California; Landlording with Mark; Nuts and Bolts; Coalition Corner, Editorials; Events Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Housing Provider Legal Q&A; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Water-Saving Landscaping; NAA Rent Control Report 2025; Berkeley Council OKs Zoning Overhaul; Landlording with Mark and more! Continue Reading
Need some help navigating the flipbook toolbar? This article breaks it down! It's also available in a downloadable PDF so you can print a cheat sheet to have on hand. Continue Reading
In this month's issue: BUSD Housing Development; CalRHA Public Policy Update; Congress Must Stop Predatory ADA Lawsuits; Berkeley Considering Middle Housing Plan; What Tenants Should Know About Rent Algorithms; Coalition Corner; Editorials; The Nuts & Bolts; Event Calendar and more! Continue Reading