The Knowledge Hub curates BPOA’s most valuable educational resources—newsletters, articles, recorded webinars, and more—organized by topic for quick access. Whether you’re tackling a rent registration issue, preparing for move-in, or trying to understand a new regulation, this is where you’ll find topic-specific guidance, fast.
What’s changing in 2026? This webinar, hosted by CalRHA, covers key landlord-tenant law updates rental housing providers need to know heading into the new year. Continue Reading
Holiday tree disposal mistakes can trigger Zero Waste fines. Here’s what Berkeley rental housing providers need to know. Continue Reading
Learn how Berkeley’s Home Hardening Rebate can reduce your transfer tax when you sell a duplex or small multi-unit property. Find out which upgrades qualify, what documentation you need, and how to plan improvements within the required timeline. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: A Critical Case for Property Rights; California's 2026 Rental Reboot; L.A. Moves to Strengthen Rent Protections; Nov/Dec Political & Public Policy Update; Why Democrats Keep Flailing; Landlording with Mark; The Nuts & Bolts; and more... Continue Reading
Recycling isn’t “one blue cart fits all.” Berkeley’s standardized carts require paper and containers to be separated, and mixing everything into one side can trigger contamination and enforcement issues. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: State Budget Outlook; CPI as a Housing Measure; New Employment Laws in 2026; California's Building Code Appeals Process; and more... Continue Reading
A step-by-step guide to identifying lease breaches, writing compliant violation notices, and serving them correctly. Learn best practices and avoid common errors that can weaken your position under Berkeley and California law. Continue Reading
San Francisco’s Empty Homes Tax is now before the Court of Appeal — and the ruling could reshape how Berkeley enforces its own vacant unit tax. Learn why BPOA filed an amicus brief and what’s at stake for property owners. Continue Reading
Replay of BPOA’s November 5, 2025, live webinar with CPA Kelly Creed-Davenport, covering key provisions of the new “One Big Beautiful” tax act and practical year-end planning moves for housing providers to maximize savings before December 31st. Continue Reading
A rent increase notice is only effective if it is properly served. Even a lawful increase can become unenforceable if the notice was delivered incorrectly or the timing requirements were miscalculated. Continue Reading
In 2008, landlords could ask about criminal history—and often did. Today, Berkeley’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance makes that illegal. This Then & Now column compares what landlords could do then versus what’s allowed now. Continue Reading
Recorded October 30, 2025 — In this BPOA webinar, Joey Wang and Danny Winkler share insights on Berkeley’s rental-property sales market — from small 1–4 unit buildings to larger multifamily properties — and what owners should consider before selling. Continue Reading
