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
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What You need to Know about the New Security Deposit Law
Learn how the new security deposit law will impact how you conduct collecting deposits for new leases starting July 1, 2024. Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2024
Help! My tenant says there's mold in the unit!
Dealing with Mold Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/27/2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: February 2024
What's happening this month? Disappointment in Rejected Supreme Court Case; Consumer Alerts, Guidance to Protect California Tenants; Help Me! I'm Being Over-Regulated to Death... and more! Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted02/1/2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: January 2024
What's happening this month? Management of Small Multifamily Rental Properties; Court Decision Can Suppress the Value of Your Property; Rent Control for the Rich Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2024
July 2023 Issue
Newsom's CEQA Reform Plan Worries Some; 12,000 Architects on the Housing Crisis; ChatGPT on Rent Control- Two Versions; Tenant Buy-Outs: Analysis; Refunds Ordered Under State RC Law; CalRHA Legislative Update; SFH Investor Bans Lead to Higher Rents; BPOA Events Details Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/1/2023
Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?
Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/15/2023
Photographing Your Rental Property: Tips for Getting the Best Pics
People spend more time interacting with marketing ads featuring photography. Research has proven that ads without photos = ads without views! In this article, the BPOA's deputy director shares her tricks and tips for getting great pics with a smartphone! Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/1/2023
Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages
A handy "Power Outage Preparedness" checklist for you to pass on to your residents. Better education leads to better planning on their part and means less calls to you asking, "Why is my power out?" or "When will my power be back on?" Continue Reading
Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2023
Recorded Webinar: April Showers Bring May Flowers, but Don't Let Water Become a Problem!
In this presentation, we'll discuss the basic types of waterproofing elements for decks, balconies, roofs, and basements. We'll explore ome of the ways these systems fail and what to look for when observing and maintaining these elements. The presentation will guide owners on the basics, in order... Continue Reading
Postedby Blake Schatz
Date posted03/9/2023
CalRHA Digital Magazine: February 2023
Inside this issue: White House Renter's Bill of Rights; Expiring Solar Energy Saving & How to Protect Your Investments; New Study: Rental Assistance is MORE Effective than Eviction Moratorium; Governor Announces Certification of SF's Plan for 82,000 Homes in Next 8 Years; and more... Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted02/1/2023
CalRHA Digital Magazine: January 2023
Inside this issue: Rent Control; Anti-Price Gouging; HCD Prohousing Designation; Unfunded Mandates and Benefits of Owning California Apartments; Climate Resiliency Central to Town of Paradise Rebuilding Effort; and more... Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2023