Required notices to all tenancies in Berkeley, at the inception of the tenancy Continue Reading
2025 resolutions for landlords, property managers, and real estate professionals Continue Reading
The Costa-Hawkins Act of 1996 is a critical law governing a local jurisdiction's power to enact rent control on certain rental units. It was originally written to exempt newly constructed units in an effort to encourage new construction and exempted any unit built after the inception of... Continue Reading
With competing ballot measures in Berkeley, tenants' advocates get their wish list passed. Continue Reading
California landlords can enter a tenant’s residence with a permissible purpose and with proper 24 hours’ notice, but sometimes this becomes a cat-and-mouse game. Landlord attorney, Daniel Bornstein, offers expert guidance on asserting your right to enter while respecting your renters' rights. Continue Reading
Starting July 1, 2024, California has decreased the amount you can charge a tenant for the security deposit. Continue Reading
An annual tax on property owners who keep a residential unit vacant for more than 182 days in a calendar year. Continue Reading
Daniel Bornstein's May 23, 2024, presentation -- in summary. Continue Reading
An April 2023 ruling by a federal appeals court said Berkeley's ban on natural gas was illegal Continue Reading
Recommended rental housing provider attorneys for our members Continue Reading
Required notice for advertising and lease packages Continue Reading
Bill Summary and FAQs: Senate Bill 91– Extends Statewide Tenant Eviction Protections Through June 30, 2021 (From January 31, 2021 Per Expired Assembly Bill 3088) Rental Assistance Funding Q: When will the $2.6 billion of rental assistance be available? When can I and/or my tenants apply? A:... Continue Reading
