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The Knowledge Hub curates BPOA’s most valuable educational resources—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.

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Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?
Measure BB Passed - What Does That Mean?

With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading

Postedby Daniel Bornstein
Date posted12/1/2024


Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing
Editorial - Rent Board Goes Fishing

December 2024 Newsletter Editorial Continue Reading

Postedby Albert Sukoff
Date posted12/1/2024


December 2024 Issue
December 2024 Issue

Measure BB Has Passed; Voters Pass Prop 34; Rents Up in SF, But Oakland Lags; The Nuts & Bolts; Landlording with Mark; EVs: Financial Incentives & Direct Metering; Editorial; Coalition Corner; Quote of the Month; Geography Quiz III; Monthly Events Calendar Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/1/2024


2024 in Berkeley - A Year in Review & Looking Ahead
2024 in Berkeley - A Year in Review & Looking Ahead

The Berkeley rental property scene Continue Reading

Postedby Dan Lieberman
Date posted12/1/2024


How to Properly Serve Notices for Rent Increases and Entry in California
How to Properly Serve Notices for Rent Increases and Entry in California

California’s guidelines for rent increases and entry notices. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted11/14/2024


2024 Annual Security Deposit Interest Alert
2024 Annual Security Deposit Interest Alert

Annual security deposit interest requirements Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/2/2024


The 2025 Annual General Adjustment for Rent Controlled Units
The 2025 Annual General Adjustment for Rent Controlled Units

Important updates for Berkeley rental property owners regarding the Annual General Adjustment (AGA) for 2025 and the requirements for serving proper notice of a rent increase. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/2/2024


November 2024 Issue
November 2024 Issue

Man Fined for *Not* Evicting Family; SF Plans For Rent Control Expansion; The Corporate Transparency Act Explained; Landlording With Mark; SF Vacancy Tax Ruled Unconstitutional: Proposition 33; Editorial; Coalition Corner: The Nuts & Bolts: Monthly Events; Quote of the Month Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/1/2024


The 2025 AGA: What It Means For Berkeley Rental Housing Providers
The 2025 AGA: What It Means For Berkeley Rental Housing Providers

Navigating the 2025 Annual General Adjustment in a complex rental market. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted11/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 11 - November 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 11 - November 2024

What's Inside? Election Results; California Housing Laws 2025; The Corporate Transparency Act; U.S. DoJ Realpage Lawsuit Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted11/1/2024


Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall
Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall

Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted10/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 10 - October 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 10 - October 2024

What’s happening this month? Federal Corporate Transparency Act; Prop 33 "YES" Pulling Ahead; Commissioner Lara Orders Insurance Protections and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted10/1/2024