Common tenant-related causes of mold and what rental housing providers can and should do to safeguard their properties Continue Reading
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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.

The Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) requires all Berkeley rental housing providers to serve a disclosure informing tenants of their rights under BMC 13.79. Failure to provide this disclosure can serve as an affirmative defense to an eviction - it’s critical to include it with every new lease. Continue Reading
What's Inside? Insurance Commissioner; CalRHA's Solution to Trespassing; 80% Earthquake Safe? and more! Continue Reading
Updates from our state association, the California Rental Housing Association Continue Reading
Understanding the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Your Responsibilities as a Rental Housing Provider Continue Reading
The California Rental Housing Association policy update for December 2024. Continue Reading
What's Inside? The 2025-2026 Budget; Section 8; Balcony Inspections, and more! Continue Reading
Learn how to properly serve rent increase notices in California. This guide explains approved delivery methods, required mailing extensions, and how to avoid invalid notices that can void an otherwise lawful increase. Continue Reading
What's Inside? Election Results; California Housing Laws 2025; The Corporate Transparency Act; U.S. DoJ Realpage Lawsuit Continue Reading
What’s happening this month? Federal Corporate Transparency Act; Prop 33 "YES" Pulling Ahead; Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections and more... Continue Reading
What's happening this month? Insurance Bulletin; End-of-Session Legislative Update; Proposition 33 Talking Points, and more.... Continue Reading
What's happening this month? Stop Proposition 33!: Solar PPAs & Business Energy Costs; Squatters in California, and more... Continue Reading