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NEW - FLIPBOOK EDITION: January 2025 Newsletter
NEW - FLIPBOOK EDITION: January 2025 Newsletter

BPOA is excited to announce our new FLIPBOOK format! Click the "four corner" icon to expand to a full screen! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


What's the Difference Between an Addendum and a Separate Agreement?
What's the Difference Between an Addendum and a Separate Agreement?

Learn when to use a lease addendum and when to create a separate agreement—especially for optional services like parking or storage that aren’t included in the rent. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


The Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase & When You Should You Use It
The Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase & When You Should You Use It

What Is the Lease Addendum for Purpose of Future Costa-Hawkins Rent Increase—And When Should You Use It? Read on to find out! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Understanding the "Offer to Rent" Form
Understanding the "Offer to Rent" Form

When to use an Offer to Rent, How it Works, and When You Can Claim Daily Damages Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Understanding the Guarantor Agreement
Understanding the Guarantor Agreement

This article explains the purpose, obligations, and essential legal elements of BPOA’s Guarantor Agreement when used in Berkeley rental housing. This is not legal advice—when in doubt, consult an attorney. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 4 Issue 1 January 2025

What's Inside? Insurance Commissioner; CalRHA's Solution to Trespassing; 80% Earthquake Safe? and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2025


NEW! Rent Board Notices Required for Leases
NEW! Rent Board Notices Required for Leases

Required notices to all tenancies in Berkeley, at the inception of the tenancy Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/26/2024


Measure BB & Master Meter Properties
Measure BB & Master Meter Properties

Measure BB accounts for possible ration billing by nature of "other technologies" under some yet-to-be-defined rules Continue Reading

Postedby Bryce Nesbitt
Date posted12/23/2024


Renting to Pet Owners is a "Win-Win-Win"
Renting to Pet Owners is a "Win-Win-Win"

There are numerous benefits in housing pets for housing providers, pet owners, and pets! Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/23/2024


January 2025 Issue
January 2025 Issue

New Year's Resolutions for Landlords; Landlords Using AI to Raise Rents; Nuts & Bolts; Renting to Pet Owners is a Win; Landlording with Mark; Measure BB & Master Meter Properties Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/23/2024


Nuts & Bolts (January 2025)
Nuts & Bolts (January 2025)

Unlocking the Benefits of Berkeley's ADU & JADU Amnesty Program Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/23/2024


CalRHA Policy Update (January 2025)
CalRHA Policy Update (January 2025)

Updates from our state association, the California Rental Housing Association Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bell
Date posted12/23/2024