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The Knowledge Hub curates BPOA’s most valuable educational resources—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.

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July 2024 Issue
July 2024 Issue

In this issue: People's Park is a Go; Golden Gate Fields' Fate is Up in the Air; Local Renters Holding on to Homes for Years; Nicholas Kristof on Liberals & the West Coast; I Love SF But I Had to Leave; Editorial; Coalition Corner; the Nuts & Bolts; Event Calendar; Landlording with Mark Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/1/2024


Managing Through Declining Rents
Managing Through Declining Rents

If you had trouble finding the continuation paragraphs of our President's Message in the July 2024 issue of the newsletter, we have it here, in full, for your reading pleasure! (for those who prefer to follow along in print, it continues on pages 13 & 17) Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted07/1/2024


June 2024 Issue
June 2024 Issue

Oakland Rents see Steep Decline; 4-way Face-off Coming for District 4 Seat; Concord Rent Control Ordinance Takes Effect; Costa Hawkins Initiative Opposed by Top Dems; CalRHA Legislative Update; Berkeley Homeless/Unhoused Population Drops; Landlording with Mark; Editorial; Coalition Corner; Events Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted06/1/2024


Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests
Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests

Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted06/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 6 - June 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 6 - June 2024

What's happening this month? Opinion: Passing AB 2498; Gonzalez v. Inslee; Solar for Multi-Family Homes, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted06/1/2024


A Legal Update for Housing Providers in Berkeley
A Legal Update for Housing Providers in Berkeley

Daniel Bornstein's May 23, 2024, presentation -- in summary. Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted05/29/2024


May 2024 Issue
May 2024 Issue

More on Potential Pet Law; SCOTUS Rules Against Exorbitant Impact Fees; Experts on Why Rent Control Doesn't Work; BRHC Submits Ballot Initiative Signatures; CalRHA Legislative Update; Report: New Insight on Small Multi-Family Properties; Landlording with Mark; Editorial; Coalition Corner; Events Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2024


The Rental Housing Safety Program - Are you in Compliance?
The Rental Housing Safety Program - Are you in Compliance?

A crucial aspect of property management in Berkeley, the Rental Housing Safety Program, mandates that all rental units regardless of their size are inspected annually to ensure compliance with a list of minimum safety standards. This article provides some tips and guidance. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 5 - May 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 5 - May 2024

What's happening this month? CalRHA @ AP News - Pet Bill; CA Squatters Problem; Survey: Tenants with Pets, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted05/1/2024


The Great Insurance Panic
The Great Insurance Panic

An Insurance Guide for Rental Property Owners Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2024


Spring into Action: Essential Building Maintenance Tips for the Season Ahead
Spring into Action: Essential Building Maintenance Tips for the Season Ahead

Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 4 - April 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 4 - April 2024

What's happening this month? State Farm's Withdrawal; 2024 Legislative Preview; The News Collective, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted04/1/2024