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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Real estate development is the confluence of art, science and money, three things for which I have a particular proclivity. Continue Reading
As we prepare to welcome 2025, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on our shared journey. Continue Reading
How to offer a modern tenant amenity by providing electric vehicle charging at your multi-unit property. Continue Reading
With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading
December 2024 Newsletter Editorial Continue Reading
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
Managing early lease terminations in Berkeley: a guide for rental housing providers Continue Reading
The Berkeley rental property scene Continue Reading
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
Council Sets New Encampment Policy; Eviction Ban Lawsuit Thrown Out; Housing/Homeless Bills Signed; CalRHA Legal Update; Oxford Street Highrise Approved; Ashby BART Housing Approved; Coalition Corner; The Nuts & Bolts; Landlording with Mark; Monthly Event Calendar Continue Reading
Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading
From Segregation to Upzoning; Federal Court Eviction Ban Ruling; New Oxford St. Dorm for UCB; CalRHA Legislative Update; Harris' Housing Policy Stances; Landlording with Mark; Why Many Californians Lose Evictions Before Trial; Real Estate Economics 102 Continue Reading
