Practical guidance for handling everyday landlord responsibilities—communication, documentation, notices, forms, and decision-making strategies to help you stay organized and avoid common mistakes.
Cleaning deductions must be reasonable. Landlords may charge if the unit was returned excessively dirty—but not just because it isn’t professionally cleaned. This section explains when cleaning charges are justified and how to document them properly. Continue Reading
Think asking for a selfie with ID or a link to Instagram helps prevent fraud? Think again. Learn why sticking to BPOA’s standard rental application is not just smart, it’s legally safer. Continue Reading
How to handle hoarding while meeting habitability and legal duties Continue Reading
Pre-move-out inspections are not just a formality—they’re the first step in protecting your right to lawful deductions. Continue Reading
Has your incoming or outgoing tenant asked about parking a storage POD on your property or on the city street? This article covers the basics! Continue Reading
A step-by-step guide for Berkeley rental housing providers Continue Reading
Signed lease in hand? Don’t hand over the keys just yet. Here’s what every landlord should do between lease signing and move-in day to ensure a smooth start and avoid costly mistakes! Continue Reading
If you missed the livestream on May 8th, don’t miss the playback. Clifford Fried, leading landlord-tenant attorney and partner at Fried, Williams Grice Conner LLP, guides BPOA members through key issues in college student rentals. A must-watch for any housing provider who rents to students! Continue Reading
Properly documenting the condition of a unit at the start of a tenancy. Continue Reading
Understanding Reasonable Cleanliness, Move-Out Inspections, and Legal Deposit Deductions Continue Reading
A directory of NAA affiliates across the state for members with rental properties outside of Berkeley. Continue Reading
#4 in our new Mindset Shift series examines why written documentation reins supreme over verbal agreements. Continue Reading
