2024 Annual Security Deposit Interest Alert
Annual security deposit interest requirements Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/2/2024
Compliance & Regulations
Everything you need to stay compliant—locally and statewide
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.
The 2025 Annual General Adjustment for Rent Controlled Units
Important updates for Berkeley rental property owners regarding the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for 2025 and the requirements for serving proper notice of a rent increase. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/2/2024
The 2025 AGA: What It Means For Berkeley Rental Housing Providers
Navigating the 2025 Annual General Adjustment in a complex rental market. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted11/1/2024
Know Your Rights: A Berkeley Rental Housing Provider's Guide to Legal Access of Rental Units
Learn the legal grounds for entering a rental unit, the proper procedure for giving notice, what constitutes tenant harassment, and strategies for handling tenants who interfere with your right to access. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted09/1/2024
Streamline Your Document Management: Retention Duration Requirements, Digitization, and Storage
Confused about how long to retain rental applications, leases and other documents pertaining to your rental property? Burdened by heavy boxes and file cabinets full of paper documents? This article provides retention mandate guidance and offers digitization and storage options to enhance efficiency. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted08/1/2024
When a Tenant Dies: Legal Steps for California Housing Providers
When a tenant dies, the lease and property don’t end automatically. Learn how to lawfully terminate the tenancy, handle unclaimed belongings, and meet disclosure duties for future tenants under California law. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/17/2024
The Rental Housing Safety Program - Are you in Compliance?
A crucial aspect of property management in Berkeley, the Rental Housing Safety Program, mandates that all rental units regardless of their size are inspected annually to ensure compliance with a list of minimum safety standards. This article provides some tips and guidance. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/1/2024
VIDEO: What to Expect during a Housing Inspection
A playback recording of our March 28, 2024 webinar presented by Berkeley's Rental Housing Safety Program team. Continue Reading
Postedby Jenny McNulty
Date posted04/4/2024
Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?
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
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/15/2023
Berkeley Ban on Natural Gas Struck Down
An April 2023 ruling by a federal appeals court said Berkeley's ban on natural gas was illegal Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/17/2023
Legal Referrals: BPOA Recommended Lawyers
While BPOA does not provide legal advice, we work closely with attorneys who specialize in Berkeley’s complex rental housing laws. If you need legal assistance, we can help connect you with the right attorney for your situation. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2023