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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
State law requiring offering tenant the ability to have their positive rental payment information reported to a nationwide credit agency. Continue Reading
A playback recording of our March 6, 2025, expert-led webinar hosted by local landlord attorney, Steve Williams of Fried, Williams, Grice Conner LLP. With so many new laws on the books, this deserves a watch...and a re-watch! Continue Reading
A playback recording of our February 27th webinar -- Brent Honea, top estate and asset protection attorney guides members through the complexities of transferring property to the next generation. Don't delay estate planning - protect your family's legacy! Continue Reading
City of Berkeley is Bad at Property Management; High-End Oakland Building Forces Foreclosures; New State Bill: Trespassing Response & Remedies; Argentina Scrapped Rent Control; Ring Doorbell Systems & Other Monitoring; Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants' Union; UPDATED COMMENTS Lance Montauk Continue Reading
We hope you're enjoying the new flipbook format. We'd love your feedback: Do you prefer the PDF (open online, scroll to read) or the flip book? Continue Reading
Received a mold report? Don’t panic! This step-by-step guide walks you through seven essential steps to properly assess, address, and prevent mold issues—keeping both your property and your residents protected. Continue Reading
What's inside: SB 448 Press Release; SB 448 Bill Summary; One Million Reasons Rent Are High In New York City; Reporting Rent to Credit Bureaus; San Diego Must Act Locally to Expand Rental Assistance; Save Money by Encouraging Residents to Conserve Utilities Continue Reading
From a public policy perspective, there are several changes to the law both locally and state-wide. Some of the new state laws went into effect on January 1 and others will be introduced over the course of the first half of the year. Continue Reading
Local landlord attorney, Daniel Bornstein, gives an overview of the revisions to Civil Code 1950.6, the result of legislation aimed to enhance transparency in the tenant application process, and summarizes the rules for housing providers who charge tenant application & screening fees. Continue Reading
Did you enjoy last month's flipbook edition of the BPOA monthly newsletter? We're back with the February 2025 edition, and will bring you a new flipbook each month through 2025! Continue Reading
A new law requiring photographic evidence, introduced in two phases, will impact your property management operations starting April 1, 2025. Get ahead of compliance by preparing yourself in advance! Continue Reading
