These publicly available materials offer a glimpse into the kind of guidance BPOA provides to its members. While most of our resources are member-only, this section includes a few tools and references open to all.
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has recently been expanded! Learn about the funding options for Berkeley rental housing owners. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s composting and recycling rules apply to all rentals, but containers vary by property type. Learn what goes where, how to avoid contamination notices, and where to get free tenant handouts and bin posters in BPOA’s Rental Housing Forms Library. Continue Reading
In this month's issue: Local Taxpayer Protection Act; AB 2801's Requirements; Behind the High Cost of Rent; PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and the Environment; Who is Served by the Housing Choice Voucher Program? A State- and County-Level Look 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
Leasing or managing rentals in Berkeley? BPOA’s Realtor Membership gives you access to city-specific tools, updates, and support so you can navigate local rules, assist your clients confidently, and stay compliant in one of California’s most complex rental markets. Continue Reading
Owning rental property in Berkeley can be rewarding, but it’s never simple. With one of the most complex rent control ordinances in the country and a city government that frequently updates local laws and fees, small mistakes can have big consequences. Continue Reading
A guide by the Rent Board on Berkeley's Rent Stabilization Program Continue Reading
The Costa-Hawkins Act of 1996 is a critical law governing a local jurisdiction's power to enact rent control on certain rental units. It was originally written to exempt newly constructed units in an effort to encourage new construction and exempted any unit built after the inception of... Continue Reading
What housing providers need to know about SB 712, the charging and storage of tenants' micromobility devices Continue Reading
Preparing a unit for re-rental can be a costly affair, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Small improvements are improvements, nonetheless. Here are a few budget-friendly upgrades that can take your rental unit from “Blah” to “Ahhh!” without draining your... Continue Reading
