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.

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Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests
Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests

Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted06/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 6 - June 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 6 - June 2024

What's happening this month? Opinion: Passing AB 2498; Gonzalez v. Inslee; Solar for Multi-Family Homes, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted06/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 5 - May 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 5 - May 2024

What's happening this month? CalRHA @ AP News - Pet Bill; CA Squatters Problem; Survey: Tenants with Pets, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted05/1/2024


The Great Insurance Panic
The Great Insurance Panic

An Insurance Guide for Rental Property Owners Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2024


Spring into Action: Essential Building Maintenance Tips for the Season Ahead
Spring into Action: Essential Building Maintenance Tips for the Season Ahead

Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 4 - April 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 4 - April 2024

What's happening this month? State Farm's Withdrawal; 2024 Legislative Preview; The News Collective, and more... Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted04/1/2024


Help! My tenant says there's mold in the unit!
Help! My tenant says there's mold in the unit!

Dealing with Mold Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/27/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 2 - February 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 2 - February 2024

What's happening this month? Disappointment in Rejected Supreme Court Case; Consumer Alerts, Guidance to Protect California Tenants; Help Me! I'm Being Over-Regulated to Death... and more! Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted02/1/2024


CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 1 - January 2024
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Vol. 3 Issue 1 - January 2024

What's happening this month? Management of Small Multifamily Rental Properties; Court Decision Can Suppress the Value of Your Property; Rent Control for the Rich Continue Reading

Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted01/1/2024


Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?
Can I Reject an Applicant with an ESA if I Have a No-Pets Policy?

Emotional Support Animals (ESA) are not considered pets. Rental housing providers cannot deny an applicant who requires an ESA based on a no-pets policy. Read on to learn more! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/15/2023


Photographing Your Rental Property: Tips for Getting the Best Pics
Photographing Your Rental Property: Tips for Getting the Best Pics

People spend more time interacting with marketing ads featuring photography. Research has proven that ads without photos = ads without views! In this article, the BPOA's deputy director shares her tricks and tips for getting great pics with a smartphone! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/1/2023


Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages
Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages

A handy "Power Outage Preparedness" checklist for you to pass on to your residents. Better education leads to better planning on their part and means less calls to you asking, "Why is my power out?" or "When will my power be back on?" Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2023