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BPOA Recommended Lawyers
BPOA Recommended Lawyers

Recommended rental housing provider attorneys for our members Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2023


April 2023 Issue
April 2023 Issue

Bay Area to End Sales of Gas Heaters; History of Rent Control by ChatGPT; Bill Proposes Grants for Office; Nuts & Bolts; Legislative Update; Cal Move-Out Info; Landlords Can Ask for Criminal History; California Rent Control-Round Three? Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted04/1/2023


Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages
Preparing Your Residents for Power Outages

A handy "Power Outage Preparedness" checklist for you to pass on to your residents. Better education leads to better planning on their part and means less calls to you asking, "Why is my power out?" or "When will my power be back on?" Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted04/1/2023


Recorded Webinar - Red Alert: 9 of 10 Landlords are Underinsured; Are You?
Recorded Webinar - Red Alert: 9 of 10 Landlords are Underinsured; Are You?

Anthony Graziani, Founder and President of Alive Insurance Services, Inc, claims 9 of 10 landlords are underinsured. There is a lot to know about landlord insurance. If a local industry professional says only one in ten owners have sufficient insurance, most of us don't know enough! Spend... Continue Reading

Postedby Anthony Graziani
Date posted03/23/2023


Housing Provider 101: A Crash Course
Housing Provider 101: A Crash Course

A 15 minute visual overview of rent regulations and housing provider requirements in Berkeley. Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/14/2023


April Showers Bring May Flowers, but Don't Let Water Become a Problem!
April Showers Bring May Flowers, but Don't Let Water Become a Problem!

In this presentation, we'll discuss the basic types of waterproofing elements for decks, balconies, roofs, and basements. We'll explore ome of the ways these systems fail and what to look for when observing and maintaining these elements. The presentation will guide owners on the basics, in order... Continue Reading

Postedby Blake Schatz
Date posted03/9/2023


March 2023 Issue
March 2023 Issue

State Rejects Berkeley's Housing Plan; National Rent Control?; Nuts & Bolts; State Legislative Update; Fair Housing Testers; Court Halts People's Park Housing Project; YIMBYs Prepare to Sue Bay Area Cities Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted03/1/2023


What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?
What the Heck is Pre-Screening and What Type of Questions Should I Ask?

The ad you’ve been running since November is finally getting some attention! You’ve received five emails and need to determine your next step. Rule one is to strike while the iron is hot; don’t allow inquiries to go stale. Whether you send an email or pick up the phone, make sure... Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted03/1/2023


Increasing Cash Flow by Lifting "No Pet" Policies
Increasing Cash Flow by Lifting "No Pet" Policies

by Victoria Cowart, Director of Education and Outreach, PetScreening.com Continue Reading

Postedby Victoria Cowart
Date posted02/8/2023


February 2023 Issue
February 2023 Issue

Why Doesn't Berkeley Have More Condos; Is Student Noise a Problem for UC Plans?; Builders Bemoan Housing Hurdles; Berkeley Council Approves Housing Plan; California Legislative Update; County Ends Tenant Criminal Background Checks; Costa-Hawkins Under Attack Again Continue Reading

Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted02/1/2023


Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?
Can "Porch Pirates" be Thwarted?

What You and Your Residents Can Do to Safeguard Parcels from Package Theft. Continue Reading

Postedby Tiffany Van Buren
Date posted02/1/2023


You’re the Successor Trustee...Now What?
You’re the Successor Trustee...Now What?

Your rights & responsibilities as a trustee Continue Reading

Postedby Peter Shelton
Date posted01/18/2023