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.
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
Berkeley’s E3 Program requires periodic inspections of balconies, decks, stairs, and other exterior elevated elements. This article explains which properties are covered, inspection cycles, owner responsibilities, and what to expect if repairs are required. Continue Reading
Before you call the locksmith, know the rules. This guide explains when and how rental housing providers can legally change or rekey locks while staying compliant with state and local law. Continue Reading
Common tenant-related causes of mold and what rental housing providers can and should do to safeguard their properties Continue Reading
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
Key maintenance tasks to keep your property running smoothly and tenants happy during the fall season. Continue Reading
Responding, Prioritizing, and Other Considerations Continue Reading
Building maintenance tips for spring! Continue Reading
Dealing with Mold Issues: A Comprehensive Guide for Rental Housing Providers Continue Reading
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
In this presentation, we'll discuss the basic types of waterproofing elements for decks, balconies, roofs, and basements. We'll explore ome of the ways these systems fail and what to look for when observing and maintaining these elements. The presentation will guide owners on the basics, in order... Continue Reading
