Measure BB is Now Law: See What Changed
See what's changed with the implementation of Measure BB. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/13/2025
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Rental Housing
Recorded Webinar: New Laws for 2025 - Complying with Measure BB
This webinar breaks down Measure BB and key changes to state law affecting rental housing providers. Learn how these updates impact your rights, responsibilities, and rental operations. Stay informed and prepared for the evolving legal landscape. Continue Reading
Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted01/9/2025
Understanding the Guarantor Agreement: Rights, Responsibilities, and Communication Guidelines
This article explains the purpose, obligations, and essential legal elements of BPOA’s Guarantor Agreement when used in Berkeley rental housing. This is not legal advice—when in doubt, consult an attorney. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Adding and Removing Tenants in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know
Roommates move out, romantic partners move in, or new household members are added. Any time there's a change in household composition, it’s smart—and often necessary—to document it in writing. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Who Can Serve a Notice of Intent to Enter in California?
Who can serve notices to renters? Read on to learn! Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Mold Complaints: When It’s Not a Leak—It’s a Lifestyle
Common tenant-related causes of mold and what rental housing providers can and should do to safeguard their properties Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
What Landlords Need to Know About Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) in Berkeley
Use the table inside to understand what’s allowed, what’s required, and how to stay compliant when a tenant requests to live with a service animal or ESA. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Rent Reductions: What Berkeley Rental Housing Providers Need to Know
Whether your unit is fully covered, partially covered, or exempt, it’s important to understand how rent reductions affect your legal rights and your ability to adjust rent in the future. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Understanding Just Cause for Eviction in Berkeley
An overview of Berkeley's "Just Cause for Eviction" rules as of December 20, 2024. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Are Landlords Required to Let Tenants Test for Lead or Mold?
A breakdown of when landlords must allow testing, when they can refuse, and what you’re actually required to do under the law. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
About the Tenant Protection Ordinance (TPO) Disclosure
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
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025
Rent Increases in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know in 2025
Learn when and how you can legally raise the rent in Berkeley. This guide explains notice requirements, lawful rent ceilings, and which rules apply to fully covered, partially covered, and exempt units in 2025. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025