Stay up to date on required filings, deadlines, and legal obligations for rental housing providers under local ordinances, California law, and federal regulations. This category includes Rent Board registration rules, annual fee notices, security deposit interest, new legislation, and compliance with laws like the ADA and Fair Housing Act.
What to do if you buy a Berkeley rental property with tenants but no leases. Protect yourself with proper disclosures, documentation, and compliance. Continue Reading
Unsure whether the new state law, AB 2747, applies to you? Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
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
State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading
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
Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading
Use the table inside to understand what’s allowed, what’s required, and how to stay compliant when a tenant requests to live with a service animal or ESA. Continue Reading
Whether your unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, it’s important to understand how rent reductions affect your legal rights and your ability to adjust rent in the future. Continue Reading
An overview of Berkeley's "Just Cause for Eviction" rules as of December 20, 2024. Continue Reading
A breakdown of when landlords must allow testing, when they can refuse, and what you’re actually required to do under the law. Continue Reading
Learn when and how you can legally raise the rent in Berkeley. This guide explains notice requirements, lawful rent ceilings, and which rules apply to fully covered, partially covered, and exempt units in 2025. Continue Reading
Some Berkeley units are “partially covered” by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Learn when to use the Notice of Tenant Rights form, how to complete it correctly, and what obligations still apply to owners even without rent ceilings. Continue Reading
