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
Video Library
Watch and Learn: On-Demand Education for Berkeley Housing Providers
Missed a live webinar? Looking for practical education relevant to operating rental housing in Berkeley? You’ll find it here.
The Video Library features recordings of BPOA’s educational programs, available to watch at your convenience. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a session, these programs are designed to support informed housing providers operating in Berkeley’s regulatory environment.
Recording Policy: Unless an event listing explicitly states otherwise, all virtual educational programs are recorded and made available to members in the Video Library. Recordings are posted one week after the live stream.
A companion to our 4/23/26 playback video, Top Ten Mistakes..., this article highlights common missteps rental housing providers make—and how proper documentation and BPOA forms can help you avoid costly disputes. Continue Reading
What you don’t know about fair housing can hurt you. Attorney Steve Williams covers the rules, risks, and real-world pitfalls that trip up housing providers—and how to stay compliant at every step of the leasing process. Originally aired on 04/09/2026 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
In this March 2026 session of the Owners Forum, BPOA Vice President and Berkeley property manager Sam Sorokin shares his perspectives on leasing strategy, structuring lease terms, and managing risk in Berkeley’s regulatory environment, followed by questions and discussion. Continue Reading
In this one-hour Zoom seminar, Sam Sorokin will walk housing providers through the lease renewal process, focusing on when renewing makes sense, when it may not, and how to approach the renewal “ask” thoughtfully and lawfully. (Originally aired 02/05/2026) Continue Reading
Berkeley's Rental Housing Safety Program team, Angel Sindayen, Sloan Fiddler, and Andre Kidd, break down the inspection process, including the difference between proactive and complaint-based inspections, explain the RHSP Self-Certification Checklist (SCC), how annual fees are determined, and more! Continue Reading
What’s changing in 2026? This webinar, hosted by CalRHA, covers key landlord-tenant law updates rental housing providers need to know heading into the new year. Continue Reading
A step-by-step guide to identifying lease breaches, writing compliant violation notices, and serving them correctly. Learn best practices and avoid common errors that can weaken your position under Berkeley and California law. Continue Reading
Replay of BPOA’s November 5, 2025, live webinar with CPA Kelly Creed-Davenport, covering key provisions of the new “One Big Beautiful” tax act and practical year-end planning moves for housing providers to maximize savings before December 31st. Continue Reading
Recorded October 30, 2025 — In this BPOA webinar, Joey Wang and Danny Winkler share insights on Berkeley’s rental-property sales market — from small 1–4 unit buildings to larger multifamily properties — and what owners should consider before selling. 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