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Swan Song
Swan Song

Real estate development is the confluence of art, science and money, three things for which I have a particular proclivity. Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/23/2024


Looking Ahead with Optimism & Determination
Looking Ahead with Optimism & Determination

As we prepare to welcome 2025, let's take a moment to pause and reflect on our shared journey. Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted12/23/2024


Tenant Organizing in Berkeley: Rules, Responsibilities, and Exemptions
Tenant Organizing in Berkeley: Rules, Responsibilities, and Exemptions

As of December 20, 2024, Berkeley tenants in certain properties have a legally protected Right to Organize. This new provision requires qualifying landlords to recognize tenant associations, participate in good faith meetings, and avoid interfering with organizing activities. Learn more: Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/20/2024


Renting in Berkeley: A Guide for Property Owners
Renting in Berkeley: A Guide for Property Owners

Understanding the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Your Responsibilities as a Rental Housing Provider Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/20/2024


Measure BB: RUBS and Utility Billing Rules for Fully Covered Units
Measure BB: RUBS and Utility Billing Rules for Fully Covered Units

An overview of Measure BB's impact on RUBS and utility billing rules for fully covered units. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/20/2024


Costa Hawkins & Certificate of Occupancy for New Construction
Costa Hawkins & Certificate of Occupancy for New Construction

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

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted12/5/2024


Modern Tenant Amenities: Direct-to-Tenant Billing for EVs
Modern Tenant Amenities: Direct-to-Tenant Billing for EVs

How to offer a modern tenant amenity by providing electric vehicle charging at your multi-unit property. Continue Reading

Postedby Bryce Nesbitt
Date posted12/1/2024


Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?
Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?

With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted12/1/2024


Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing
Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing

December 2024 Newsletter Editorial Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/1/2024


Nuts & Bolts (December 2024)
Nuts & Bolts (December 2024)

Managing early lease terminations in Berkeley: a guide for rental housing providers Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/1/2024


CalRHA Policy Update (December 2024)
CalRHA Policy Update (December 2024)

The California Rental Housing Association policy update for December 2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bell
Date posted12/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 3 Issue 12 December 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 3 Issue 12 December 2024

What's Inside? The 2025-2026 Budget; Section 8; Balcony Inspections, and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted12/1/2024