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.
Inside this Issue: Capitol & Council; Rent Wars Reach California Supreme Court; Why Aren't Our Housing Laws Working?; Court Strikes Down LA Relocation Mandate; CalRHA Public Policy Update; SF's Surging Rents Spark Development; From the Knowledge Hub – Security Deposits: and more... Continue Reading
Understand when an Owner Move-In eviction may be used in Berkeley, who qualifies, tenant protections, relocation requirements, required filings, and the owner's ongoing obligations after the tenant moves out. Continue Reading
How to distinguish legitimate security deposit deductions from the ordinary cost of preparing your rental for the next tenant Continue Reading
What should you do when one lessee moves out but another wants to stay? Learn how joint and several liability, replacement roommates, Change of Occupancy Addenda, and rent-control status affect how you should handle changes to a tenancy. Continue Reading
Originally presented live on August 5, 2026, this webinar examines how evolving digital expectations are reshaping residential leasing. Learn how to adapt your leasing process—from initial inquiry to signed lease—to better meet applicant expectations while improving efficiency and communication. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Capitol & Council; Property Owner Warns Others to Fight Back; San Francisco's Housing Market is a Nightmare; CalRHA Public Policy Update; When Creative Pricing Works Against You; Seattle Court Case; Bedbug Certification; and more... Continue Reading
When a tenant offers to pay for new flooring or another modification, don’t agree casually. First, determine whether it is a required repair or voluntary upgrade, then protect the property with an MOU covering contractors, permits, costs, relocation, and restoration. Continue Reading
A lower-priced association may promise “Berkeley” forms, but the label does not guarantee reliable, current guidance. Before choosing based on price alone, see what BPOA actually provides—and what “saving” could cost you. Continue Reading
Berkeley’s Amnesty Program offers owners of eligible single-family properties a path to legalize certain unpermitted ADUs and JADUs built before 2020. Free anonymous consultations are available before applying. The program runs through 2028. Continue Reading
Understanding repair disruptions, rent credits, Rent Board petitions, and Berkeley’s Relocation Ordinance Continue Reading
Originally presented live on 7/9/26; Learn how to identify rental application fraud, recognize fake documents, and discover how Intellirent helps housing providers protect against today's increasingly sophisticated scams. Presentation resources (slides, renter resume) will be added once received! Continue Reading
A monthly walkthrough is one of the simplest ways to protect your rental property. Learn what to look for, why regular owner visits matter—even with professional management—and how to identify small issues before they become costly problems. Continue Reading
