Video Library

Missed a live webinar? Looking for a visual walkthrough of Berkeley’s rental rules or best practices? You’ll find it all here. The Video Library features recordings of BPOA’s most popular webinars and compliance briefings, available to watch anytime. Whether you’re catching up or revisiting a topic, these sessions offer clear, practical explanations of the issues that matter most to local housing providers.

Free Resources Policy & Regulatory

VIDEO: Documenting Lease Violations the Right Way
VIDEO: Documenting Lease Violations the Right Way

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

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted11/20/2025


VIDEO: Year-End Tax Strategies Every Housing Provider Should Know
VIDEO: Year-End Tax Strategies Every Housing Provider Should Know

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

Postedby Kelly Creed Davenport
Date posted11/12/2025


VIDEO: The Current Climate of Rental Property Sales in Berkeley
VIDEO: The Current Climate of Rental Property Sales in Berkeley

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

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted11/6/2025


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


VIDEO: Master Online Rental Marketing –Create Listings that Shine
VIDEO: Master Online Rental Marketing –Create Listings that Shine

Learn how to attract more qualified applicants—faster. This hands-on session walks you through Intellirent’s marketing tools to help your listings stand out across dozens of platforms. Whether you're new to online leasing or ready to level up your strategy, this is where to start. Continue Reading

Postedby Kathleen Castro
Date posted08/13/2025


VIDEO: Locking It Down: How to Master New Laws on Security Deposits & Applications
VIDEO: Locking It Down: How to Master New Laws on Security Deposits & Applications

Learn how new state laws impact security deposits and rental applications. This webinar covers key legal changes, compliance tips, and best practices to protect your business and plan your next tenancy with confidence. Presented by BPOA Executive Director, Krista Gulbransen Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted07/31/2025


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


VIDEO: A Crash Course in Berkeley Rental Law Compliance
VIDEO: A Crash Course in Berkeley Rental Law Compliance

Explore the key elements of rental housing compliance in Berkeley, including the rent stabilization ordinance and its laws. Learn about the registration process, rent ceilings, and eviction protections. Discover special exemptions like the golden duplex rule and the Costa Hawkins Rental Act and more Continue Reading

Postedby Krista C. Gulbransen
Date posted06/14/2025


VIDEO: College Student Rentals: Legal Issues for Landlords, Renters,and Guarantors
VIDEO: College Student Rentals: Legal Issues for Landlords, Renters,and Guarantors

If you missed the livestream on May 8th, don’t miss the playback. Clifford Fried, leading landlord-tenant attorney and partner at Fried, Williams Grice Conner LLP, guides BPOA members through key issues in college student rentals. A must-watch for any housing provider who rents to students! Continue Reading

Postedby Clifford Fried
Date posted05/15/2025


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


VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement
VIDEO:: Preparing for Phase One - Photo Documentation Requirement

AB 2801 modified § 1950.5, California's laws governing security deposits, requiring photo documentation to justify deductions. This webinar dissects "Phase One" of the law, which begins on April 1, 2025, and affects move-outs from that day forward. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/20/2025