Housing Provider 101

Whether you're just getting started or brushing up on best practices, this section walks you through the key rules, risks, and responsibilities of being a rental housing provider in Berkeley.

If you're new to this, start here. If you're not, you’ll still find answers worth bookmarking. 

Free Resources

How To Price Your Rental (When No One Can Tell You What to Charge)
How To Price Your Rental (When No One Can Tell You What to Charge)

"How Should I Price My Rental?" Members often ask us how much they should charge for rent. While it's a natural question, it's important to understand that we cannot provide specific rental pricing or share what other members are charging. That could be considered collusion, which is illegal under... Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


Cover Your Assets: A Landlord’s Guide to Maintenance and Habitability Documentation
Cover Your Assets: A Landlord’s Guide to Maintenance and Habitability Documentation

Learn how to protect your property and reduce risk with smart documentation strategies. This guide covers how to track repairs, document tenant-caused issues, and prepare for disputes, Rent Board petitions, and city inspections. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2025