Maintenance & Repairs

This section offers clear, practical guidance to help you maintain your property and fulfill your repair obligations as a rental housing provider. From seasonal upkeep to mold prevention and lead-safe work practices, our articles and resources are designed to support habitability, reduce costly surprises, and keep your units in good condition. Whether you're preparing for move-in or tackling mid-tenancy repairs, you'll find actionable information to stay on top of your responsibilities.

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Hoarding in Rental Units: How to Address Habitability Without Violating Tenant Rights
Hoarding in Rental Units: How to Address Habitability Without Violating Tenant Rights

How to handle hoarding while meeting habitability and legal duties Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/23/2025


When A Landlord Can Charge For Cleaning: An Overview of State Law
When A Landlord Can Charge For Cleaning: An Overview of State Law

Understanding Reasonable Cleanliness, Move-Out Inspections, and Legal Deposit Deductions Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/9/2025


Before You Disturb the Paint: Lead-Safe Work Rules for Pre-1978 Units
Before You Disturb the Paint: Lead-Safe Work Rules for Pre-1978 Units

If your property was built before 1978, disturbing painted surfaces, even for routine repairs, can trigger strict federal and state lead safety rules. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/7/2025


Recorded Webinar: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property
Recorded Webinar: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property

A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted04/9/2025


Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything
Mindset Shift: Just Fixing It vs. Documenting Everything

Article #1 of our new series, Mindset Shift: From Friendly to Legally Smart Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2025


Handling Mold Reports in Your Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide
Handling Mold Reports in Your Rental Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2025


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


Are Landlords Required to Let Tenants Test for Lead or Mold?
Are Landlords Required to Let Tenants Test for Lead or Mold?

A breakdown of when landlords must allow testing, when they can refuse, and what you’re actually required to do under the law. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/1/2025


Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall
Seasonal Maintenance Tips for Berkeley Rental Properties This Fall

Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted10/1/2024


Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests
Managing Tenant Maintenance Requests

Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted06/1/2024


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


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