BPOA News & Commentary

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.

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New Year's Resolutions for Landlords
New Year's Resolutions for Landlords

2025 resolutions for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted12/23/2024


Swan Song
Swan Song

Real estate development is the confluence of art, science and money, three things for which I have a particular proclivity. Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/23/2024


Nuts & Bolts (January 2025)
Nuts & Bolts (January 2025)

Unlocking the Benefits of Berkeley's ADU & JADU Amnesty Program Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/23/2024


Looking Ahead with Optimism & Determination
Looking Ahead with Optimism & Determination

As we prepare to welcome 2025, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on our shared journey. Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted12/23/2024


Modern Tenant Amenities: Direct-to-Tenant Billing for EVs
Modern Tenant Amenities: Direct-to-Tenant Billing for EVs

How to offer a modern tenant amenity by providing electric vehicle charging at your multi-unit property. Continue Reading

Postedby Bryce Nesbitt
Date posted12/1/2024


Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?
Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?

With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted12/1/2024


Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing
Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing

December 2024 Newsletter Editorial Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/1/2024


December 2024 Issue
December 2024 Issue

Measure BB Has Passed; Voters Pass Prop 34; Rents Up in SF, But Oakland Lags; The Nuts & Bolts; Landlording with Mark; EVs: Financial Incentives & Direct Metering; Editorial; Coalition Corner; Quote of the Month; Geography Quiz III; Monthly Events Calendar Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/1/2024


Nuts & Bolts (December 2024)
Nuts & Bolts (December 2024)

Managing early lease terminations in Berkeley: a guide for rental housing providers Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/1/2024


2024 in Berkeley - A Year in Review & Looking Ahead
2024 in Berkeley - A Year in Review & Looking Ahead

The Berkeley rental property scene Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted12/1/2024


November 2024 Issue
November 2024 Issue

Man Fined for *Not* Evicting Family; SF Plans For Rent Control Expansion; The Corporate Transparency Act Explained; Landlording With Mark; SF Vacancy Tax Ruled Unconstitutional: Proposition 33; Editorial; Coalition Corner: The Nuts & Bolts: Monthly Events; Quote of the Month Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/1/2024


Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall
Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall

Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted10/1/2024