Practical guidance for handling everyday landlord responsibilities—communication, documentation, notices, forms, and decision-making strategies to help you stay organized and avoid common mistakes.
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
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
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
You have the legal right to show a tenant-occupied unit, but it's not always easy! Read on for practical advice: Continue Reading
Article #3 in our series: A written screening policy is your best protection. It ensures that every applicant is evaluated consistently, fairly, and legally — not based on gut feelings, but on objective criteria. Continue Reading
What to do if you buy a Berkeley rental property with tenants but no leases. Protect yourself with proper disclosures, documentation, and compliance. Continue Reading
A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading
Article #2 in our Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart series Continue Reading
A climbing wall or treehouse may seem innocent, but it could be an attractive nuisance that exposes you to liability. Here’s how to handle unauthorized tenant modifications and protect your property. Continue Reading
