Knowledge Hub

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.

Free Resources

Screening International Applicants Without U.S. Credit
Screening International Applicants Without U.S. Credit

International applicants often lack U.S. credit, but they can still be screened responsibly. This guide explains how to verify identity, assess financial stability, and evaluate rental history, all while adhering to California law and fair housing rules. Continue Reading

Date posted01/1/2025


Mold Complaints: When It’s Not a Leak—It’s a Lifestyle
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


Maximize Your BPOA Membership: Tools, Support & Advocacy at Your Fingertips
Maximize Your BPOA Membership: Tools, Support & Advocacy at Your Fingertips

Learn how to make the most of your BPOA membership—from access to forms and compliance tools to expert-led webinars, advocacy, and events. Whether you're new or returning, this guide helps you unlock every benefit. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 1: January 2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V4 Issue 1: January 2025

What's Inside? Insurance Commissioner; CalRHA's Solution to Trespassing; 80% Earthquake Safe? and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2025


CalRHA Policy Update (January 2025)
CalRHA Policy Update (January 2025)

Updates from our state association, the California Rental Housing Association Continue Reading

Postedby Kate Bell
Date posted12/23/2024


RSO Compliance 101: Determine Your Unit’s Coverage and Obligations in Berkeley
RSO Compliance 101: Determine Your Unit’s Coverage and Obligations in Berkeley

Understanding the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Your Responsibilities as a Rental Housing Provider Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted12/20/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 Issue 12: December 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 Issue 12: December 2024

What's Inside? The 2025-2026 Budget; Section 8; Balcony Inspections, and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted12/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 Issue 11: November 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 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


CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 Issue 10: October 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: V3 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


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 9 - September 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 9 - September 2024

What's happening this month? Insurance Bulletin; End-of-Session Legislative Update; Proposition 33 Talking Points, and more.... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted09/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 8 - August 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 8 - August 2024

What's happening this month? Stop Proposition 33!: Solar PPAs & Business Energy Costs; Squatters in California, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted08/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 7 - July 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 7 - July 2024

What's happening this month? Take the Survey; Boosting NOI with Solar PPAs; Laws Targeting Homelessness, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted07/1/2024