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Tenant Application & Screening

Berkeley’s Fair Chance Housing Ordinance prohibits criminal background checks, except in owner-occupied duplexes or triplexes, or when the tenant shares a kitchen or bathroom with the owner.

We recommend Intellirent for tenant screening (Visit Intellirent). Members with exempt units may opt in to receive criminal background reports.  

Berkeley Rent Laws & Regulations

Browse official Berkeley rental policies, including ordinances, Rent Board regulations, and legislative documents related to rent control, evictions, and registration.
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Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board

A quick link to the Berkeley Rent Board's website. You may also lookup information on a property in the Rent Board's rent registry.

California Megans Law Offender Database

All owners may use this database to search in regard to a prospective resident, including those units subject to the Fair Chance Ordinance.

California Rental Housing Association

Our statewide organization advocates for small rental housing providers across California. All BPOA members are automatically made a member of CalRHA. To learn more about our advocacy work, click here.

Electronic Waste Center with Free Pickup for Berkeley Residents

Help your residents properly dispose of computer monitors/  TVs / laptops/ cell phones/ printers/ copiers/ microwaves. Learn more here.

Exterior Elevated Elements (E3) Program

The City of Berkeley requires exterior elevated elements (wood and metal balconies, decks, walkways, stairway systems, landings, guardrails, and handrails) to be professionally inspected every five years. This applies to multi-unit properties with three or more sleeping or residential units. Learn more about the E3 program and deadlines. 

Network of E3 Professionals

For a list of recommended inspectors, click here. To view our online directory of individuals who've indicated their availability to conduct inspections of exterior elevated elements. Please note that neither the City of Berkeley nor the Berkeley Property Owners Association has verified these professionals’ qualifications.