Leasing & Screening

From setting rent and evaluating applicants to issuing leases and onboarding new tenants, this section offers guidance on every phase of the leasing process. Explore best practices, legal requirements, and compliance tips to help you lease confidently and screen fairly—no matter the size of your property.

Free Resources Policy & Regulatory

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


Measure BB: RUBS and Utility Billing Rules for Fully Covered Units
Measure BB: RUBS and Utility Billing Rules for Fully Covered Units

An overview of Measure BB's impact on RUBS and utility billing rules for fully covered units. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted12/20/2024


VIDEO: The Screening Deep Dive - Detecting Fraud in Rental Applications
VIDEO: The Screening Deep Dive - Detecting Fraud in Rental Applications

A playback recording of our October 24, 2024 webinar, hosted by Kathleen Castro, Product Success Manager, Intellirent. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Castro
Date posted10/24/2024


2024 Security Deposit Law Change
2024 Security Deposit Law Change

Starting July 1, 2024, California has decreased the amount you can charge a tenant for the security deposit. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/1/2024


Recorded Webinar: Internet Rental Marketing Workshop - Create Listings Like a Pro!
Recorded Webinar: Internet Rental Marketing Workshop - Create Listings Like a Pro!

A playback recording of our June 12, 2024, presentation hosted by our Intellirent partners, Kara Hohne and Kathleen Castro Continue Reading

Postedby Kara Hohne
Date posted06/12/2024


VIDEO: Making the Most out of Resident Application and Screening Tools
VIDEO: Making the Most out of Resident Application and Screening Tools

A playback recording of our February 29th, 2024, webinar hosted by Kara Hohne and Kathleen Castro of Intellirent. Continue Reading

Postedby Kara Hohne
Date posted02/29/2024


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