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.
Please note: unless you use the search bar to filter by keyword, or sort by category with the topic/category filter, content will display in chronological order, with the most recent posts first.
Warning: There's a New Type of ADA Lawsuit; Local Law Changes You Can't Afford to Miss; CalRHA State Policy Update for March; State Laws for Rental Housing in 2025; North Berkeley BART Housing Project Delayed; Berkeley, America's Healthiest City!; Landlording with Mark; Coalition Corner; Nuts & Bolt Continue Reading
Dive into the April 2025 newsletter in flipbook format! This digital format has many tools, including text-to-talk and and screen magnification. It can even be downloaded to your browser and magnified up to 500%! Continue Reading
Article #1 of our new series, Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart Continue Reading
Article #2 in our Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart series Continue Reading
Squatters Stay Despite Legal Win; Real Estate Title Dispute Toolkit; 2025 CA Housing Legislation Preview; Where Are Californian's Going When They Leave the Golden State? Continue Reading
AB 2801 modified § 1950.5, California's laws governing security deposits, requiring photo documentation to justify deductions. This webinar dissects "Phase One" of the law, which begins on April 1, 2025, and affects move-outs from that day forward. Continue Reading
State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading
A playback recording of our March 6, 2025, expert-led webinar hosted by local landlord attorney, Steve Williams of Fried, Williams, Grice Conner LLP. With so many new laws on the books, this deserves a watch...and a re-watch! Continue Reading
Make the most of your attorney’s time by getting organized ahead of your estate planning meeting. Continue Reading
Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading
What's inside: SB 448 Press Release; SB 448 Bill Summary; One Million Reasons Rent Are High In New York City; Reporting Rent to Credit Bureaus; San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance; Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities Continue Reading
What's inside? Governor's Executive Orders; Insurance Coverage Protections, 2025 Housing Outlooks; Landlord/Tenant Q&A, and more! Continue Reading
