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
Risk & Asset Protection
Defend your investment!
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.
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
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
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
Tenants traveling this season? Learn how to protect your property, prevent moisture and storm damage, and communicate expectations—without overstepping privacy boundaries. Continue Reading
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
The Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has recently been expanded! Learn about the funding options for Berkeley rental housing owners. Continue Reading
A fast-paced legal session on protecting yourself from tenant lawsuits and limiting liability through proper insurance, legal structures, and compliance. Continue Reading
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
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
A playback recording of our April 3, 2025, live stream with nationally recognized asset protection attorney David Calderon, Esq. Continue Reading
A playback recording of our ever-popular educational session about mold. The live stream was on April 08, 2025. Continue Reading