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; Op-Ed: We Need to Solve Squatting; Berkeley Tenant Union BRSB Nominees; CalRHA Public Policy Update March 2026; "Why Rent Controls Don't Work (from 1977!); Some Tenants Get It; Berkeley Ranked Worst Housing Market for Buyers; The Nuts & Bolts; and more... Continue Reading
From notice to deposit return, each step matters. Send required documents early, conduct inspections properly, document conditions, and return the deposit within 21 days of move-out. Includes Berkeley-specific requirements like deposit interest. Continue Reading
Registration fees are due Thursday, July 2, 2026. Miss the deadline, and the penalty doubles your cost. This guide covers who must register, what you owe, and how to avoid common mistakes. Continue Reading
In this April 28, 2026 Owners Forum, Sam Sorokin shares practical guidance on managing rental turnovers in Berkeley, including current leasing conditions, preparing units for the market, and making strategic decisions about improvements, pricing, and the turnover process. Continue Reading
Attorney Alana Grice Conner breaks down the most common mistakes housing providers make—and how to avoid them. Learn how small decisions can lead to major consequences, and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Originally presented April 23, 2026. Continue Reading
Document lease violations clearly and effectively. This form helps you identify the specific lease term at issue, describe the conduct, and create a written record that supports enforcement under Berkeley’s Just Cause Ordinance. Continue Reading
A step-by-step guide for Berkeley rental housing providers Continue Reading
Originally live-streamed April 2, 2026. BPOA Executive Director, Krista Gulbransen, explains what makes a notice of lease violation legally compliant, including how to clearly describe the violation and provide an opportunity to cure—so your notice is enforceable whether or not eviction is pursued. Continue Reading
What you don’t know about fair housing can hurt you. Attorney Steve Williams covers the rules, risks, and real-world pitfalls that trip up housing providers—and how to stay compliant at every step of the leasing process. Originally aired on 04/09/2026 Continue Reading
Berkeley’s FY 2026–2027 registration fees are $397 (fully covered) and $244 (partially covered) per unit. Payments are due July 1, 2026. A 100% late payment penalty applies starting July 2 and increases by 100% again on January 1, 2027. Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Capitol & Council; A $285,000 Ambulance?; Fair-Housing Testers Aren't so Fair; CalRHA Public Policy Update; City of Berkeley Fees for Rental Housing Providers; Cal Move-Out 2026; UCB's Tallest Dorm Ever, and more... Continue Reading
Inside this issue: Los Angeles to Track Corporate Ownership of Rental Housing; Converting Obsolete Offices to Small Co-Living Spaces Could Help Ease U.S. Housing Shortage; State Policymakers Discuss Priorities, Challenges for 2026; 2026 Legislative Preview; Streamlining CA's Affordable Housing... Continue Reading
