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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


What You need to Know about the New Security Deposit Law
What You need to Know about the New Security Deposit Law

Learn how the new security deposit law will impact how you conduct collecting deposits for new leases starting July 1, 2024. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2024


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


Micromobility Devices: An Easy Way to Get Around Town, A Headache for Housing Providers
Micromobility Devices: An Easy Way to Get Around Town, A Headache for Housing Providers

What housing providers need to know about SB 712, the charging and storage of tenants' micromobility devices Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2024


New Year, New Approaches; Refreshing Your Property Management Strategies for 2024
New Year, New Approaches; Refreshing Your Property Management Strategies for 2024

Leave what didn't work in 2023 and resolve to adjusting your property management practices for 2024! Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted01/1/2024


Roommate Changes in Rent-Controlled Properties
Roommate Changes in Rent-Controlled Properties

If you rent to students, at some point, you’ve likely had to deal with roommate changes or the last-minute addition of a roommate to the lease. It’s stressful business, both for the property owner and the resident. Maybe the Original Tenants can’t agree on signing a lease... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted08/1/2023


"When Will I Get My Security Deposit?"
"When Will I Get My Security Deposit?"

It doesn't matter how bold of a typeface I use or that I have residents sign their initials next to the paragraph explaining the security deposit accounting and return process; regardless of this, one-third of departing residents will email me a few days after they've moved out to ask, "When will... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted07/1/2023


Fair Housing Testers: Are You Prepared to be Put to the Test?
Fair Housing Testers: Are You Prepared to be Put to the Test?

Let’s talk about moles. No, I don’t mean the garden variety. I’m referring to the spy-type moles hired by agencies to catch housing providers engaging in unlawful or discriminatory practices. These people, called Fair Housing Testers, can work for state fair housing departments,... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted06/1/2023


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


Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages
Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages

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

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2023


What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?
What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?

The ad you’ve been running since November is finally getting some attention! You’ve received five emails and need to determine your next step. Rule one is to strike while the iron is hot; don’t allow inquiries to go stale. Whether you send an email or pick up the phone, make sure... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2023


Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?
Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?

What You and Your Residents Can Do to Safeguard Parcels from Package Theft. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2023