It will come as no surprise to you that there is much government interference in our business. Many of the rules, regulations, oversight, fees, fines and penalties to which we are subject are based on the assumption that all owners do, might, or might be tempted, to take undue advantage of... Continue Reading
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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
AIDS Healthcare Foundation Tries Again; 12 Berkeley Owners Try-Out SB9; Downtown Berkeley Faces Big Changes; California Building Boom? Here, Not So Much: The Nuts & Bolts; CalRHA Legislative Update for May 2023; Feds Charge Bay Area Landlord; Berkeley Unified Considering Reparations Continue Reading
People spend more time interacting with marketing ads featuring photography. Research has proven that ads without photos = ads without views! In this article, the BPOA's deputy director shares her tricks and tips for getting great pics with a smartphone! Continue Reading
An April 2023 ruling by a federal appeals court said Berkeley's ban on natural gas was illegal Continue Reading
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
Bay Area to End Sales of Gas Heaters; History of Rent Control by ChatGPT; Bill Proposes Grants for Office; Nuts & Bolts; Legislative Update; Cal Move-Out Info; Landlords Can Ask for Criminal History; California Rent Control-Round Three? Continue Reading
A handy "Power Outage Preparedness" checklist for you to pass on to your residents. Better education leads to better planning on their part and means less calls to you asking, "Why is my power out?" or "When will my power be back on?" Continue Reading
State Rejects Berkeley's Housing Plan; National Rent Control?; Nuts & Bolts; State Legislative Update; Fair Housing Testers; Court Halts People's Park Housing Project; YIMBYs Prepare to Sue Bay Area Cities Continue Reading
You Got an Inquiry — Now What?Your rental ad is finally getting some attention — great! If you've received inquiries, strike while the iron is hot. Respond to each one within 24 hours. Any delay could cost you a qualified applicant or leave a bad impression. Whether you follow up by... Continue Reading
by Victoria Cowart, Director of Education and Outreach, PetScreening.com Continue Reading
