Risk & Asset Protection

Learn how to protect your property and personal assets from legal and financial risk. This category covers insurance, liability shields, and other strategies to limit exposure.

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Micromobility Devices in Rental Housing: Registration, Charging, and Shared Safety
Micromobility Devices in Rental Housing: Registration, Charging, and Shared Safety

Micromobility devices like e-bikes and scooters are increasingly common in rental housing. This guide outlines registration requirements, safe charging practices, and shared responsibilities to help owners and residents reduce fire risk and maintain safe buildings. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/17/2026


Rodent Control: How Exclusion Works and What Owners and Residents Should Expect
Rodent Control: How Exclusion Works and What Owners and Residents Should Expect

Rodent issues can quickly become maintenance and habitability concerns. Learn why some housing providers choose exclusion-based rodent control, how the process works, and what to expect from inspection through monitoring. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/10/2026


Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Legal Requirements and Ongoing Responsibilities
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Legal Requirements and Ongoing Responsibilities

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are required by California law in rental housing. This guide explains installation requirements, clarifies owner and resident responsibilities, and outlines why alarms must remain installed, operable, and free from tampering at all times. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted01/25/2026


VIDEO: Shielding Your Assets: Is an LLC the Right Choice?
VIDEO: Shielding Your Assets: Is an LLC the Right Choice?

A playback recording of our December 17, 2025, live-stream webinar with attorney Kristen Hayes of Integrated General Counsel, covering LLCs and other ownership structures used by rental housing providers to help protect assets and manage liability. Continue Reading

Postedby Kristen Hayes
Date posted12/24/2025


When Tenants Travel: Protecting Your Property During Holiday Absences
When Tenants Travel: Protecting Your Property During Holiday Absences

Tenants traveling this season? Learn how to protect your property, prevent moisture and storm damage, and communicate expectations—without overstepping privacy boundaries. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/1/2025


VIDEO: Passing the Keys: Protecting & Transferring Rental Property to the Next Generation
VIDEO: Passing the Keys: Protecting & Transferring Rental Property to the Next Generation

Learn strategies to protect your rental property, minimize risk, and plan for a smooth transition to the next generation. Attorney Phil Shekerlian also covers key updates from the new federal bill affecting housing providers. Recorded October 1, 2025 – BarthCalderon LLP Continue Reading

Postedby Phil Sherkerlian
Date posted10/8/2025


Earthquake Retrofit Grants and Financing Options for Berkeley Property Owners
Earthquake Retrofit Grants and Financing Options for Berkeley Property Owners

The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has recently been expanded! Learn about the funding options for Berkeley rental housing owners. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted08/27/2025


VIDEO: Landlord Liability & Asset Protection: Legal Tools for Rental Property Owners
VIDEO: Landlord Liability & Asset Protection: Legal Tools for Rental Property Owners

A fast-paced legal session on protecting yourself from tenant lawsuits and limiting liability through proper insurance, legal structures, and compliance. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/9/2025


Insurance Non-Renewals: How to Prevent Them—and What to Do If You Get One
Insurance Non-Renewals: How to Prevent Them—and What to Do If You Get One

Don’t wait for the cancellation notice. Learn what proactive owners are doing to stay insured—and how to fight back if your policy is dropped. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted06/5/2025


BPOA's Insurance Addendum Explained
BPOA's Insurance Addendum Explained

BPOA’s Insurance Addendum explains the renter’s insurance requirements in the lease, including minimums for liability and loss-of-use coverage, proof-of-insurance deadlines, and key terms housing providers should understand when completing the form. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025


VIDEO: Asset Protection: Unforeseen Liabilities & Hidden Traps
VIDEO: Asset Protection: Unforeseen Liabilities & Hidden Traps

A playback recording of our April 3, 2025, live stream with nationally recognized asset protection attorney David Calderon, Esq. Continue Reading

Postedby David Calderon, Esq.
Date posted04/10/2025


VIDEO: Mold, Mildew, and Mayhem - Protecting Your Property
VIDEO: 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