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
Knowledge Hub
Searchable Guidance by Topic
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.
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
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
Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading
What's happening this month? Opinion: Passing AB 2498; Gonzalez v. Inslee; Solar for Multi-Family Homes, and more... Continue Reading
Daniel Bornstein's May 23, 2024, presentation -- in summary. Continue Reading
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
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
What's happening this month? CalRHA @ AP News - Pet Bill; CA Squatters Problem; Survey: Tenants with Pets, and more... Continue Reading
An Insurance Guide for Rental Property Owners Continue Reading
Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading
What's happening this month? State Farm's Withdrawal; 2024 Legislative Preview; The News Collective, and more... Continue Reading