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A playback recording of our October 18th presentation about adding electric vehicle charging to rental properties, regardless of the age of the building. Continue Reading
BPOA's recommended lease and its supporting documents are reviewed and revised annually. In this playback recording of our September 29, 2023 webinar, Creating a Lease Package, you'll learn about our most recent changes and additions. Continue Reading
Landlord Sues City of Berkeley; Measure MM Class Action Suit; Southside Could Get 12-Story Student Housing; Larkspur Approves Rent Control; Message from the BRHC; Massachusetts May Revisit Rent Control; New Law a Win for UC Housing Plan; Monthly Event Calendar; The Nuts & Bolts; Coalition Corner Continue Reading
Now that you've gotten to know the Member Compass™, let's take a closer look at the Content Library. Continue Reading
Not sure what financial data you need for understanding tax items like the tax rate schedule, standard deductions and gift and estate tax credits? Use this document as your cheat sheet. Continue Reading
Having trouble navigating BPOA's website? The Nuts & Bolts will be giving members a tour over the next few months, starting with the heart of website, the Member Compass. Continue Reading
Berkeley Building Boom; Is a Regional Bond Measure on the Way?; Rent Control is Vulnerable; We Still Need More Housing; Golden Gate Fields: What Happens Next?; Some Cities Face Resistance to Rent Control; BART Land Housing Projects on Hold; BPOA Events Continue Reading
BPOA's executive director shares invaluable guidance for those who self-manage their rental properties. Continue Reading
Berkeley Staffing Crisis Burns Out Workers; SF Rent Control Expansion Increased Evictions; Berkeley Plan to Redress Loss of Black Residents; A Rent Control Renaissance is Underway; SCOTUS Urged to Take Up NY Rent Control Case; UCB Grad Student Commutes by Plane; Continue Reading
If you rent to students, at some point, you’ve likely had to deal with roommate changes or the last-minute addition of a roommate to the lease. It’s stressful business, both for the property owner and the resident. Maybe the Original Tenants can’t agree on signing a lease... Continue Reading
Damages vs. Wear & Tear; the age-old question Continue Reading
It doesn't matter how bold of a typeface I use or that I have residents sign their initials next to the paragraph explaining the security deposit accounting and return process; regardless of this, one-third of departing residents will email me a few days after they've moved out to ask, "When will... Continue Reading
