When A Landlord Can Charge For Cleaning: An Overview of State Law
Understanding Reasonable Cleanliness, Move-Out Inspections, and Legal Deposit Deductions Continue Reading
Date posted05/9/2025
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Before You Disturb the Paint: Lead-Safe Work Rules for Pre-1978 Units
If your property was built before 1978, disturbing painted surfaces, even for routine repairs, can trigger strict federal and state lead safety rules. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/7/2025
Own Rentals Outside Berkeley? Find the Right Affiliate for Local Support
A directory of NAA affiliates across the state for members with rental properties outside of Berkeley. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/6/2025
Exercising The Auto-Renewal Clause in the BPOA Lease
Including an auto-renewal clause in a Berkeley lease is legal, but only if you follow very specific rules under Berkeley Municipal Code Chapter 13.79. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/6/2025
Can You Afford Not To Be a BPOA Member?
Owning rental property in Berkeley can be rewarding, but it’s never simple. With one of the most complex rent control ordinances in the country and a city government that frequently updates local laws and fees, small mistakes can have big consequences. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/2/2025
Mindset Shift: From Verbal Agreements to Written Records
#4 in our new Mindset Shift series examines why written documentation reins supreme over verbal agreements. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
May 2025 Issue
What's Inside: ICE Advice; CalRHA Public Policy Update; A Short Conversation with the RSB; Berkeley's ADU Amnesty Program May Set an Example; ADU Amnesty: Program Details; Landlording with Mark; Editorials; Coalition Corner; Events and more! Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
Visit our Virtual Bookshelf: 2025 Newsletters
Access all of the 2025 issues from one place! Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
Lease Terms in Berkeley After Measure BB: What Happens Now?
Measure BB changed the rules for Berkeley landlords: you can no longer require tenants to sign a new lease at the end of a fixed term. This article explains what happens when a lease ends, how auto-renewal and lease extensions work under the new law, and your options for lawful rent increases. Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
How to Price Your Rental (When No One Can Tell You What to Charge)
"How Should I Price My Rental?" Members often ask us how much they should charge for rent. While it's a natural question, it's important to understand that we cannot provide specific rental pricing or share what other members are charging. That could be considered collusion, which is illegal... Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
Housing Services in Berkeley Rentals: Protecting Flexibility with Separate Agreements
Under Berkeley’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance, the treatment of housing services—such as parking, storage, laundry, or utilities—depends on whether the rental unit is fully covered (subject to rent control and eviction protections) or partially covered (subject only to eviction protections). Continue Reading
Postedby BPOA Master
Date posted05/1/2025
CalRHA Digital Magazine: Volume 4 Issue 5
What's inside: CalRHA Opposes SB 522; Fix for California's Housing Crisis; Avoid Contractor Scams; Save Money By Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities; How Coffee Amenities Elevate Multifamily Communities Continue Reading
Postedby Therese Twomey
Date posted05/1/2025