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.
Attorney Alana Grice Conner breaks down the most common mistakes housing providers make—and how to avoid them. Learn how small decisions can lead to major consequences, and what steps you can take to protect yourself. Originally presented April 23, 2026. Continue Reading
If inquiries aren’t turning into applications, something is getting in the way. Learn how to identify and remove common leasing barriers so qualified applicants can move forward. Continue Reading
From application to move-out, this guide outlines the records every housing provider should maintain and how to build a complete, defensible tenancy file over time. Continue Reading
Watch the playback of BPOA’s March 19, 2026, presentation, “How to Prevent Losing Everything in a Lawsuit,” and learn practical steps to reduce risk, strengthen protections, and safeguard your assets. Continue Reading
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
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
