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Pre-Move-Out Inspections & Photo Documentation — Protecting Your Right to Deductions
Pre-Move-Out Inspections & Photo Documentation — Protecting Your Right to Deductions

Pre-move-out inspections are not just a formality—they’re the first step in protecting your right to lawful deductions. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/21/2025


Storage PODs in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know
Storage PODs in Berkeley: What Housing Providers Need to Know

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/20/2025


Your Tenants Have Given Notice to Vacate — Now What?
Your Tenants Have Given Notice to Vacate — Now What?

A step-by-step guide for Berkeley rental housing providers Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/20/2025


Your New Tenant Is Official—Now What? A Step-by-Step Move-In Guide
Your New Tenant Is Official—Now What? A Step-by-Step Move-In Guide

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/20/2025


First Impressions Matter: Best Practices for Documenting Move-Ins
First Impressions Matter: Best Practices for Documenting Move-Ins

Properly documenting the condition of a unit at the start of a tenancy. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted05/13/2025


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

Date posted05/9/2025


Photographic Evidence: A New Standard In Security Deposit Documentation
Photographic Evidence: A New Standard In Security Deposit Documentation

An overview of AB 2801, the new state law amending Civil Code 1950.5 to mandate photo documentation for security deposit deduction justification. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2025