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Contents

SEPTEMBER 2012

East Bay Rental Housing Association Volume IX, Number 9 September 2012 EBRHA OFFICE

360 22nd Street, Suite 240 Oakland, CA 94612 tel 510.893.9873 fax 510.893.2906 www.ebrha.com

Features

EBRHA STAFF DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Cathy Hayden

chayden@ebrha.com | x1 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS | Jill Broadhurst

jbroadhurst@ebrha.com | x4 DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING SALES | Tina Bocheff

tbocheff@ebrha.com | x5 PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATION PRODUCER

Esteban Cortez | ecortez@ebrha.com | x6 MEMBER SERVICES, EDUCATION & ACCOUNTING Danielle Walker | dwalker@ebrha.com | x2

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EBRHA OFFICERS PRESIDENT Bill Bagnell

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Expo Schedule of Events

Keynote Speaker Profile

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BY ESTEBAN CORTEZ

YOU ARE INVITED

A Welcome Message from the EBRHA President

Daniel Bornstein, Grant Chappell, Link Corkery, Fred Morse, Rick Philips, Wayne Rowland, Judy Shaw PUBLISHED BY

Wayne C. Rowland PRODUCED BY

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Tina Bocheff | 510.318.8303

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MEET THE EXPERTS

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WE MADE THE DIFFERENCE

Expo Speaker Bios EBRHA’s State and Local Political Success

Making a House a Home: Meet Cora Sue Anthony

BY ESTEBAN CORTEZ

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EXHIBITOR PROFILES

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EBRHA MEMBER TESTIMONIALS

EXPO WORKSHOPS AT A GLANCE

Workshop Descriptions

A Guide to Your Expo Vendors What Members Are Saying

Events & Directory 48 COMMUNITY CALENDAR 50 M EMBER DIRECTORY 54 M EMBERSHIP APPLICATION 54 A D INDEX SEPTEMBER 2012

EBRHA DIRECTORS

ART DIRECTOR & PRODUCTION Esteban Cortez

EXPO SPEAKER PROFILE

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SECRETARY Jack Schwartz

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Rental Housing is not responsible for the return or loss of submissions or artwork. The magazine does not consider unsolicited articles. The opinions expressed in any signed article in Rental Housing are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoint of EBRHA or Rental Housing.

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Published monthly, Rental Housing is distributed to the entire membership of EBRHA. The contents of this magazine may not be reproduced without permission. Publisher disclaims any liability for published articles. Printed by Jostens Printing Co. Copyright © 2012 by EBRHA. All rights reserved.

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EXPO

a message from ebrha president

You Are Invited Our 6th Annual Trade Expo boasts new venue with double the exhibitors and educational workshops.

BY BILL BAGNELL

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BRHA’s Trade Expo is returning on Sept. 29 and it will be bigger and better than ever. Our 2011 Expo was considered by both visitors and vendors to have been the most successful local rental property Expo ever held. For 2012 we have built on that success with plans to top that. Can we do it? You bet we can!

To start, we have a new venue. We’ve moved to the renovated Oakland Convention Center at the Marriott, which gives us twice the space for more vendor booths, an expanded schedule of workshops, a convenient downtown location, and access to local restaurants where you can slip out for lunch and refuel.

Our keynote speaker will be the motivating and always dynamic Michael Bush, founder of the 8 Factor Framework, who will introduce you to the eight things every business person should be thinking about. We may think we know everything we need to be successful, but Michael will Don’t miss the 6th Annual EBRHA Trade open our eyes to opportunities we are missing and Expo on Sept. 29 at the Oakland Conven- will get us redirected, fired up, and ready to move to tion Center. Whether the next level. you’re attending one Our featured speaker of our informational will be Cora Sue Anthony workshops or meetfrom HGTV’s “Real Estate ing industry vendors, Intervention.” Have you there is something ever wondered about the best way to renovate your for everyone.

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buildings at a reasonable cost in order to get the highest rent?

Are you thinking of selling a building and want to make it stand out for buyers? You won’t want to miss this session.

Our many workshops will cover all aspects of buying and maintaining your property, dealing with issues such as smoking, security and evictions, plus an in-depth look at political advocacy. Check out the full schedule inside this issue.

We’ll wrap up the Expo with a reception where you can meet local and statewide elected officials and their staff.

The entire EBRHA staff and board of directors look forward to seeing you at the Expo, whether you’ve been to one before or not, whether you are an EBRHA member or not.

The Expo is free and open to everyone involved in the rental property business.

For more information and to register for the Expo, visit www.ebrhatradeexpo.eventbrite.com or see the flyer on the back of this magazine.

Don’t miss this event!

See you there,

Bill Bagnell EBRHA President

A THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS FROM THE EBRHA 2012 EXPO COMMITTEE

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The EBRHA Expo Committee thanks our generous sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and member volunteers who enthusiatically support this event. Without you, this Expo would not be possible. See you on the 29th.

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At EBRHA, we’re excited to announce changes to Rental Housing magazine, including a new look and feel. We plan to feature more stories, issues and faces that are representative of EBRHA’s diverse membership.

We also welcome your thoughts pertaining to the magazine that will help us improve your reading experience.

Rental Housing is always looking for contribu-

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I look forward to hearing from you.

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schedule of events

8:30 am

Expo Registration Opens Oakland Convention Center at the Marriott

9:00 am - 10:00 am

Economic and Election Forecast Wayne C. Rowland, Rowland Property Management and EBRHA Board Member; Greg Brown, National Apartment Association; Bill Rosetti, J & R Associates; John Shahoian, The Lapham Company Exhibit Hall West — Main Floor

10:00 am

Exhibit Hall Opens

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Free Legal Q&A — Michael Shepherd, The Shepherd Law Group EBRHA Booth — Exhibit Hall West

10:45 am to 11:30 am

Keynote: Let’s Run Our Businesses, Not the Other Way Around Michael C. Bush, The 8 Factors Main Floor — Exhibit Hall West

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free Legal Q&A — Daniel Bornstein, The Law Offices of Bornstein & Bornstein EBRHA Booth — Exhibit Hall West

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Make Your Property Shine and Attract Top Dollar Cora Sue Anthony, Anthony Staging and HGTV Host, Real Estate Intervention Main Floor — Exhibit Hall West

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Securing Your Property Conor Murphy, CADOH Management, LLC, Cojo Capital and EBRHA Board Member; Tim Morse, Bay Alarm Co.; John Scott, Golden Gate Locksmith Co. and Golden Gate Institute of Security Science & Locks; Eddie Simlin, Oakland Police Department Second Floor — Room 208

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Maximizing Revenue Through Zero Vacancies Sam Sorokin, Premium Properties, Inc. Second Floor — Room 204 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm State and Local Political Advocacy:

Protecting You and the Industry

Wayne C. Rowland, Rowland Property Management and

EBRHA Board Member; Jill Broadhurst, EBRHA Director of

Community Affairs & Advocacy; Greg Brown, National Apartment Association (NAA) Second Floor — Room 205

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Increase Rents to Fund Improvements

Luke A. Blacklidge, Litton-Fuller Group and EBRHA Board

Member; Barbara Kong-Brown, Esq., Oakland Rent Board;

Alan Beales, Rent Control Consultant Second Floor — Room 206

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PHOTOS: BILL BAGNELL

EXPO

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

1031 Tax-deferred Exchanges Teresa Moss Fluegel, Chicago Deferred Exchange Company Second Floor — Room 207

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Services for Low-Income and Senior Landlords Connie Taylor, Oakland Rent Board; David Crosby, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP) Second Floor — Room 212

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free Legal Q&A — Clifford Fried, Fried & Williams LLP EBRHA Booth — Exhibit Hall West

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Buying Residential Rental Property: How to Pick a Winning Investment Grant Chappell, NAI Northern California and EBRHA Board member; Conor Murphy, CADOH Management, LLC, Cojo Capital and EBRHA Board Member; Sam Sorokin, Premium Properties, Inc.; John Caronna, Coldwell Banker; Cameron Platt, Platt Inc. Real Estate and Oakland Association of Realtors Second Floor — Room 208

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

How to Maintain Your Property Without Going Broke Luke A. Blacklidge, Litton-Fuller Group and EBRHA Board Member; Manuel Garza, The Garza Company; Michael Shepherd,The Shepherd Law Group; Michael Wakerling, General Roofing Co. Second Floor — Room 204

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Rent Control: Policy, Purpose, and Review Greg McConnell, The McConnell Group Second Floor — Room 205

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Evictions: Reality and Prevention Daniel Bornstein, Law Offices of Bornstein & Bornstein Second Floor — Room 206

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Save Lives and Money with Smoke-free Buildings Bruce Fiedler, Housing and Social Services Educator; Serena Chen, American Lung Association Second Floor — Room 207

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Lead Safety: Bridging the Gap Between Health and Housing David Crosby, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP) Second Floor — Room 212

3:45 pm

Grand Prize Drawing at EBRHA Booth

4:00 pm

Expo Hall Closes

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Legislative Reception — Come meet your local and state elected officials Second Floor — Level Two Restaurant at the Marriott

For workshop information, see page 14. For speaker bios, see page 20. ebrha.com

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EXPO

keynote profile

The 8 Factors

People, Culture, Processes, Structure and Leadership and strived to manage them every day.

Bush found that with his 8 Factors framework, he was making better decisions and less firefighting.

Michael C. Bush will present a framework to help As a result, his business increased sales property owners and managers make better by 200% and merged with Whalen & business decisions.

Company, Inc., a telecommunications

BY ESTEBAN CORTEZ infrastructure development consulting firm. Bush took a position as Chief Operating Officer and within a couple of years, increased sales from $50 to $300 million dollars and grew its staff from 150 to 600 employees.

At every step in the process, Bush used his 8 Factors to ensure the business was making logical, sustainable and profitable decisions.

After convincing himself that he was indeed a good businessperson, he changed his focus to small business owners to help them achieve more success through the 8 Factors framework.

At the same time, Bush started teaching at Stanford University and Mills College, which deepened his commitment ichael C. Bush has been interto helping other entrepreneurs. Fueled by to prove to himself that he was a good ested in business for as long as his desire to create jobs in urban areas, he businessperson. he can remember. started advising the nonprofit organizaHe obtained a master’s degree in His father — the first African Amerition Inner City Advisors and its portfolio business at Stanford University and can licensed contractor in Berkeley of small businesses. began offering his services to help busi— taught him the values of hard work In total, he’s taught the 8 Factors nesses cut costs and increase sales. and self-respect. When Bush was young, framework to more than 2,000 people Through hard work and diligence, he helped his father build and manage and witnessed remarkable improvements Bush’s business took off and saw more apartment buildings in the Bay Area and than $2 million in sales in a year. in their businesses as a result. developed a deep connection with the He developed the 8 Factors to provide Although the cash flow was positive apartment industry. structure and clarand profitable, he felt Surrounded by images of his father’s ity to successfully run he couldn’t completely determination, Bush’s vision of success his businesses. Now, get his arms around the Don’t miss Michael as a businessman grew more and more he looks forward to business.

C. Bush’s motivating each day.

As he reviewed and energetic keynote sharing with EBRHA Bush attended Stanford University, and industry members his business, patterns address from 10:45 and shortly after started his profeshow the 8 Factors can began to surface. He am to 11:30 am in the sional career at Hewlett-Packard in help manage businesses looked at the root of main floor of Exhibit the heart of Silicon Valley. After four and properties, as well the problems and found Hall West. To read years working at HP, he went to work as his insights as an that 8 categories — or about the workshop, for Kaiser Permanente. He saw profesentrepreneur, educator factors — existed. He see page 14. Visit sional growth and success, but wanted and business turnaround labeled these factors more control of his destiny and wanted consultant. RH Mission, Cash, Strategy, www.the8factors.com

to learn more.

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speaker profile

Making a House a Home

success came in 2008, when Cora Sue was asked by a production company to audition as host for an HGTV show. She eagerly went for the position, and of all the auditioning talent, she got the part.

Two years later, she began co-hosting Real Estate Intervention, a popular HGTV show that provides homeowners with fresh advice for successful home HGTV host Cora Sue Anthony will offer Expo sales. To this day, her enthusiastic perguests simple tips and techniques to make their sonality can be seen on the weekly show as she changes the way people approach properties stand out from the crowd. home décor.

BY ESTEBAN CORTEZ Recently, Cora Sue was featured as an expert and “real estate pro” in a column for HGTV Magazine, the TV network’s supplemental publication.

Aside from her duties as a TV host and professional stager, Cora Sue finds time to give back to the Bay Area community.

She feels fortunate that her success has allowed her to donate furniture to more than 300 families in need through a partnership with a local church. She also founded the Season of Change Program, which teaches Bay Area at-risk youth to decorate and stage homes and events. She was awarded the City of Oakland’s Local Hero Award because of her efforts.

In 2008, she was also featured in the business, Anthony Staging, and built her nspired by many years of set design, Oakland Tribune along with a story client base in the Bay Area, which she professional stager and HGTV about her “Making a House a Home” considers her home. host Cora Sue Anthony started her business practice, in which she donates “When I started, I staged one home a own business to help people decorate furniture to homeowners who normally month, but now I have my furniture in and stage their homes to their highest can’t afford it. about 40 homes at any given time,” she potential.

Cora Sue is eager to get in front of said about her business.

Now the owner of a successful stagpeople at the 6th Annual EBRHA Trade For years, Anthony Staging has ing business, Cora Sue works and lives Expo. worked with clients in advising what is in the Bay Area, where she’s staged “I’m looking forward to teaching peomost critical to achieve various homes, including multi-million ple to not be intimidated their goals. One of Cora dollar homes and condos. by design,” she said.

“I’m looking forward Sue’s business goals is to Although she grew up watching She hopes that to teaching people sell clients’ home quickly design TV shows as a kid, her first people leave the Expo to not be intimidated and at the highest posstaging gig came when she was building a desire to experiby design,” Cora Sue with sible price. theater sets for schools in the Oakland ment with paint color, Anthony said about “We offer the opporschool district. A peer invited her to floor finishes, furniture, the EBRHA Expo. assist with a home staging business, and tunity to show homes in artwork and more to Don’t miss her workthe best possible light,” Cora Sue jumped on the opportunity. produce the high-end shop at 12:00 pm she said.

After finding much success in the homes and rental units in the main floor of Some of her business industry, Cora Sue started her own people look for. RH

Exhibit Hall West.

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EXPO

workshops descriptions

Workshops at a Glance

From market conditions to property maintenance, there’s a workshop for everyone at the 6th Annual EBRHA Trade Expo.

Economic and Election Forecast Time: 9:00 am to 10:00 am Location: Exhibit Hall West — Main Floor Moderator: Wayne C. Rowland, President, Rowland Property Management and EBRHA Board Member Presenters: Greg Brown, Vice President, Government Affairs, National Apartment Association (NAA); Bill Rosetti, Owner, J & R Associates Management Company; John Shahoian, President, The Lapham Company ELECTION DAY IS NOT FAR OFF and once again the implications for apartment owners, operators and developers are significant. The results from the vote this fall will determine who controls the House and Senate, who leads key Congressional committees and, of course, who occupies the White House. Those results will have dramatic impacts on the federal policy agenda for 2013 and issues like tax reform, changes to the nation’s housing finance system — specifically Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — and the size and scope of the federal budget. The apartment industry has much to lose and gain out of the deliberations on these issues. This session will review the scenarios for the outcome of the fall elections, what they mean for the path forward on critical legislative issues and the potential implications for the apartment industry.

EVERYONE KNOWS THE EAST BAY residential rental property market is hot — right now — but what is the outlook down the road: two, three, or even five years from now? Will demand continue to outpace supply? When will rents reach their peak? What 14 RENTAL HOUSING

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are the best cities and neighborhoods to invest in? What can owners do to protect themselves from inevitable downturns? Discover this and more as you hear from long-time experts in the field.

Free Legal Q&A: Michael Shepherd Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am Location: EBRHA Booth — Exhibit Hall West Attorney: Michael Shepherd, The Shepherd Law Group LOOKING FOR LEGAL ADVICE on a particular issue? Stop by the EBRHA booth to speak to Michael Shepherd, an attorney who regularly represent the needs of individual property owners, as well as institutional owners and their property managers.

Keynote Address: Let’s Run Our Businesses, Not the Other Way Around Time: 10:45 am to 11:30 am Location: Exhibit Hall West — Main Floor Presenter: Michael C. Bush, Founder, The 8 Factors DISCOVER 8 FACTORS that will reduce headaches, increase profitability, and put you, the owner, back in control as you manage your rental properties. The 8 Factors is an action-oriented framework that has been taught for over a decade and utilized by thousands of successful entrepreneurs. Michael C. Bush, developed the framework to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully launch, gain control and scale their businesses.

He looks forward to sharing with EBRHA and industry members how the 8 Factors can help manage businesses and properties, as well as his insights as an entrepreneur, educator and business turnaround consultant.

PHOTO: BRYON MALIK

Free Legal Q&A: Daniel Bornstein Time: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm Location: EBRHA Booth — Exhibit Hall West Attorney: Daniel Bornstein, Bornstein & Bornstein STOP BY THE EBRHA BOOTH to speak to Daniel Bornstein, who has over 15 years of experience handling real estate and civil litigation related disputes and has successfully handled thousands of landlord/tenant disputes. He is an EBRHA board member, a member of the Professional Property Managers’ Association and has conducted numerous seminars throughout the Bay Area.

Make Your Property Shine and Attract Top Dollar: Professional Staging Tips for Renting or Selling Investment Properties

PHOTO CREDIT (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT): PETER CAMPBELL, DEE ADAMS

Time: 12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Location: Exhibit Hall West — Main Floor Presenter: Cora Sue Anthony, co-host, HGTV’s Real Estate Intervention & Owner, Anthony Staging “I’M LOOKING FORWARD to teaching people to not be intimi-

dated by design,” Cora Sue Anthony said about presenting at the EBRHA Expo. For years, Cora Sue has staged and decorated people’s homes to their highest potential through her business, Anthony Staging. Now a co-host of the popular HGTV show “Real Estate Intervention,” she is eager to share tips she’s learned through her years of experience as a professional stager.

She hopes that people leave the Expo with a desire to experiment with paint color, floor finishes, curb appeal, furniture, artwork and more to produce the high-end homes and rental units people look for.

Maximize Revenue Through Zero Vacancies Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 204, Second Floor Presenter: Sam Sorokin, Managing Partner & Founder, Premium Properties, Inc. LEARN HOW TO KEEP YOUR APARTMENTS FULL and at

the highest rent through this unique system. Sam Sorokin will take you through the process from start to finish in order to reach the ultimate goal of zero vacancies. He will also provide you with several marketing and leasing strategies to help you get the highest market rent. Keeping your revenues up not only increases cash flow, but also improves property values.

Securing Your Property Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 208, Second Floor Moderator: Conor Murphy, EBRHA Board Member and Owner, CADOH Management, LLC Presenters: Tim Morse, Corporate Accounts Group, Bay Alarm Co.; John Scott, Vice President of Service & Operations, Golden Gate Locksmith Co. and Golden Gate Institute of Security Science & Locks; Eddie Simlin, Police Service Technician II, Oakland Police Department, Neighborhood Services Division WHEN IT COMES TO SECURING YOUR PROPERTY, it takes a village. In this workshop, you will hear from experts in security — alarm systems, surveillance equipment, locksmiths, and an officer from OPD Neighborhood Services — on important steps you can take today to improve safety and reduce crime on and near your properties.

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workshop descriptions (cont’d)

State and Local Political Advocacy: Protecting You and the Industry Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 205, Second Floor Presenters: Wayne C. Rowland, President, Rowland Property Management and EBRHA Board Member; Jill Broadhurst, EBRHA Director of Community Affairs & Advocacy; Greg Brown, Vice President of Government Affairs, National Apartment Association (NAA) HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED how some landlord/tenant laws come to be? In Sacramento, there are lobbyists who work on your behalf to make sure property rights are not diminished. Locally, you have EBRHA representatives that attend meetings, schedule meetings and present on your behalf. What sounds good on paper does not always benefit once in action. Learn why staying politically active and connected on all levels makes our organization stronger.

Discover how to get involved, all that we have accomplished this year, and what we have planned for 2013.

Increase Rents to Fund Improvements Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 206, Second Floor Moderator: Luke A. Blacklidge, Broker, Litton-Fuller Group and EBRHA Board Member Presenters: Barbara Kong-Brown, Esq., Oakland Rent Board Hearing Officer; Alan K. Beales, Rent Control Consultant THIS WORKSHOP WILL CLARIFY the processes under Oakland’s Rent Ordinance for giving rent increases to compensate owners for capital improvement projects such as earthquake retrofit, new roof, painting, new windows, bath & kitchen renovations, and other improvements. The speakers will also focus briefly on other types of allowable rent increases.

1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 207, Second Floor Presenter: Teresa Moss Fluegel, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Chicago Deferred Exchange Company 16 RENTAL HOUSING

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1031 TAX-DEFERRED EXCHANGES allow owners to sell

investment/rental property and purchase like-kind investment/rental property without having to pay capital gains tax on the transaction. Teresa will provide an instructional seminar and lively discussion on IRC Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges including forward/delayed exchanges, related party exchanges and current developments in the exchange industry.

Services for Low-income & Senior Landlords Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Location: Room 212, Second Floor Presenters: Connie Taylor, Program Manager, Oakland Rent Board; David Crosby, Community Development Specialist, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP) CONNIE TAYLOR WILL HIGHLIGHT

types of assistance available for lowincome and senior landlords with rent adjustment issues, including those who need to respond to a tenant petition, who want to file a landlord petition, or who want to file appeal. Presenting with Connie will be staff from Oakland’s Residential Lending Department who will discuss various forms of assistance, including loans and grants for property repairs, modifications, rehabilitation, and more.

DAVID CROSBY will discuss resources available to maintain lead-safe rental properties to protect your tenants, your property, and your business. As owners of pre-1978 properties, it is a landlord or property manager’s legal responsibility to provide safe and habitable housing units.

Free Legal Q&A: Clifford Fried Time: 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: EBRHA Booth, Exhibit Hall West Attorney: Clifford Fried, Fried & Williams LLP

FEELING OVERWHELMED BY PROPERTY MAINTENANCE?

Learn why you must maintain your property, then pick up valuable tips on how to maintain it and your budget. Roofing and remodeling contractors will provide examples, and experienced rental owners show how it is done. Stop struggling, relax and enjoy owning rental property!

CLIFFORD FRIED IS A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY with exper-

tise in landlord-tenant law, eviction and rent control matters in Oakland and the Bay Area. He and his law firm represent residential landlords only and are one of the largest firms of its kind in Northern California.

Rent Control: Policy, Purpose, and Review Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 205, Second Floor Presenters: Greg McConnell, The McConnell Group

Buying Residential Rental Property: How to Pick a Winning Investment

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Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 208, Second Floor Moderator: Grant Chappell, Vice President, NAI Northern California and EBRHA Board Member Presenters: Conor Murphy, EBRHA Board Member and Owner of CADOH Management, LLC.; Sam Sorokin, Managing Partner & Founder, Premium Properties, Inc.; John Caronna, Broker, Coldwell Banker; Cameron Platt, Founder, Platt Inc. Real Estate and President, Oakland Association of Realtors IT’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY INVESTMENT PROPERTY, yet there are many critical factors to consider when making purchasing and management decisions. In this workshop you will get a clear picture of what it takes to be successful, what to expect along the way, and how proactive property management can maximize your return and reduce headaches.

How to Maintain Your Property Without Going Broke!

Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 204, Second Floor Moderator: Luke Blacklidge, Broker, Litton-Fuller Group and EBRHA Board Member Presenters: Manuel Garza, President, The Garza Company; Michael Shepherd, Attorney, The Shepherd Law Group; Michael Wakerling, President, General Roofing Company

WHAT IS THE GOAL of a rent control jurisdiction? Here in

the East Bay, how is rent control serving the residents? Hear from Greg McConnell, of The McConnell Group, firsthand, about rent control policy, the facts and unintended consequences of rent control, and the most recent excesses discussed in the grand jury report concerning the Berkeley Rent Arbitration Board.

Evictions: Reality & Prevention Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 206, Second Floor Attorney: Daniel Bornstein, Attorney, Law Offices of Bornstein & Bornstein NO ONE WANTS TO GO THROUGH AN EVICTION, and there are important steps you can take to prevent the likelihood of having to go this route. That said, there are times when eviction is the only option. In this workshop you will learn tips to avoid eviction, and what to expect if you must begin the process.

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Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 207, Second Floor Presenter: Bruce Fiedler, Housing and Social Services Educator; Serena Chen, Policy Advocacy Director, American Lung Association in California

Time: 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Location: Room 212, Second Floor Presenter: David Crosby, Community Development Specialist, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (ACLPPP)

DISCOVER THE “WHYS” AND “HOW-TOS” of smoke-free unit conversions and the new and existing laws pertaining to smoke-free housing, such as how landlords can be in compliance, protect themselves from smoke-related liabilities, and save money.

THIS DYNAMIC WORKSHOP introduces healthy housing con-

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Meet the Experts More than two dozen industry professionals convene at our Expo to share their collective residential rental property knowledge.

CORA SUE ANTHONY

ALAN K. BEALES

Professional Stager and HGTV Host, Real Estate Intervention

Rent Control Consultant Alan Beales provides critical advice to rental owners before, during and after matters that come before the local rent boards. He is also a rental property owner and manager, a current EBRHA member, past EBRHA Board Member, and was an Oakland rent board representative.

Inspired by many years of set design, professional stager and HGTV host Cora Sue Anthony started her own business to help people decorate and stage their homes to their highest potential. Now the owner of a successful staging business, Cora Sue works and lives in the Bay Area, where she’s staged various homes, including multi-million dollar homes and condos.

See page 12 for her full bio.

Broker, LittonFuller Group and EBRHA Board Member

BILL BAGNELL

EBRHA Board President Bill Bagnell lives in Oakland with his wife, dog and cat, and owns and manages rental property in the East Bay and East Coast.

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Attorney, The Law Offices of Bornstein & Bornstein, and Managing Broker, Bay Property Group Daniel Bornstein has over 15 years experience handling real estate/civil litigation related disputes and has successfully handled thousands of landlord/ tenant disputes. He is an EBRHA board member, a member of the professional property managers’ association and has conducted numerous seminars throughout the Bay Area. He also regularly serves as an expert witness in litigation involving property management and real estate disputes.

JILL BROADHURST

LUKE A. BLACKLIDGE

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DANIEL BORNSTEIN

Luke Blacklidge has been a real estate broker with Litton-Fuller Group for the past 25 years and specializes in sales of apartment buildings in the East Bay. Luke owns and manages his own apartment buildings in Oakland.

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EBRHA Director of Community Affairs & Advocacy Jill is an Oakland rental property owner and community leader. Jill works with the board’s public affairs committee and the EBRHA PAC to ensure that property owners’ interests are clearly and seriously considered in our local city halls. In addition, she reaches out to other groups with which we share common interests and concerns. The EBRHA PAC supported Jill for Oakland City Council in November 2010.

GREG BROWN

Vice President of Government Affairs, National Apartment Association (NAA) Greg Brown joined NAA in the spring of 2010 to lead the expansion of the Government Affairs department and further develop the federal dimension of NAA’s advocacy activities. He has been a housing advocate for over ten years, with a strong emphasis in multifamily issues. Before joining NAA, he spent eight-and-a-half years with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as the director of affordable housing for the multifamily division.

JOHN CARONNA

Regional Director of Advocacy, American Lung Association in California

Broker, Coldwell Banker John Caronna has been an East Baybased apartment investment-grade real estate specialist and apartment building owner since 1999. His expertise includes over 12 years of first-hand experience with all facets of multi-unit property management including rent control parameters, tenant relations, and property maintenance. John specializes in advising clients on the most important aspects of considering and eventually purchasing small to mid-size apartment buildings in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

MICHAEL C. BUSH

GRANT CHAPPELL

Founder, The 8 Factors

Vice President and Sales Manager, NAI Northern California and EBRHA Board Member

Michael C. Bush is an entrepreneur, educator and business turnaround consultant. He is the founder of The 8 Factors, a framework that provides structure and clarity to successfully run businesses. A Stanford University graduate, Bush has experience working with Hewlett-Packard, Kaiser Permanente and Whalen & Company. See page 10 for his full biography.

SERENA CHEN

Serena Chen has been working with residential property owners and managers since 2005 to assist in the adoption of voluntary smoke-free policies for complexes. The Bay Area Smoke-free Housing Project, which she directs, has compiled materials developed by property managers for property managers. This includes sample letters, sample house rules language, sample lease addendums, and complaint procedures, as well as resources for tenants on secondhand smoke and smoking cessation.

DAVID CROSBY

Community Development Specialist, Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Grant Chappell has been involved in more than 60 transactions including multi-family, mixed use, industrial, office, and land and retail, totaling more than $60 million in sales. Grant oversees Northern California’s operations and handles communications with NAI’s 350 global offices and more than 5,000 agents. Grant also serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Elders Independence.

Since 2003, David Crosby has worked at the ACLPPP and has provided assistance to property owners, families with lead exposed children, and has helped contractors navigate the complexities of the new EPA Renovation Repair and Painting Regulation. He is an EPA certified renovator, CDPH project monitor, certified Healthy Homes specialist, and holds a bachelor’s degree in human development with a focus on early childhood lead exposure and its impact on cognitive development throughout the lifespan.

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FEATURE EXPO

BRUCE FIEDLER

CLIFFORD FRIED

Educator Bruce Fiedler has 40 years experience as an educator, social services and housing provider.

As administrator of Pleasanton Gardens senior community, he converted the entire complex to being smoke-free in 2004. While it was a relatively new idea at the time, it was accomplished with relative ease. No residents moved out and there were no problems filling vacancies. Most prospective tenants consider a smoke-free environment to be a desirable amenity. Smoke-free living appears headed to becoming the norm in California.

TERESA MOSS FLUEGEL

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Clifford Fried is a real estate attorney with expertise in landlord/tenant law, eviction and rent control matters in Oakland and the Bay Area. He and his law firm represent residential landlords only and are one of the largest such firm in Northern California. He has processed nearly 10,000 evictions in his career and has authored several books on evictions and hundreds of published articles on rental property ownership.

Besides handling all types of real estate disputes, Clifford and his firm handle complex rent control matters, difficult evictions and they defend landlords in lawsuits filed by tenants and government agencies for rent control violations, habitability, and housing discrimination.

Arbitrator, Mediator and Hearing Officer Barbara KongBrown conducts mediations and hearings for the Rent Adjustment Program in the City of Oakland. She has served as a neutral in over 2,000 alternative dispute resolution matters involving labor and employment law, personal injury, medical malpractice, partnership/ commercial disputes, probate, real estate, agricultural, business matters, and landlord and tenant issues.

She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, and University of San Francisco Law School and is the current president of the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce.

GREG MCCONNELL MANUEL GARZA

Teresa Moss Fluegel is responsible for providing trust and consulting services to attorneys, accountants, and real estate and tax professionals. She has the expertise that comes from direct involvement with thousands of tax deferred exchanges for real and personal property and earned the professional designation of Certified Exchange Specialist from the Federation of Exchange Accommodators in 2004. Teresa brings over a decade of exchange expertise and is a frequent instructor of accredited courses to real estate and tax professionals.

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Owner, The Garza Company, an Oakland-based property maintenance company established in 2002 The Garza Company works closely with independent owners and with property management companies throughout the Bay Area to ensure that properties are well-maintained in a cost-effective, safe, and timely manner.

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Principal Consultant and Legislative Advocate, The McConnell Group Greg is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, and a consultant and advocate who has represented business interests before state and local governments for over 25 years. Greg is the president and CEO of the Jobs and Housing Coalition and serves as its legislative and public policy advocate. Greg serves as executive director of the Oakland Jobs PAC, which is Oakland’s leading political action committee, and the Oakland Safe Streets Committee.

TIM MORSE

Corporate Accounts Group, Bay Alarm Co. Tim Morse has been in the security industry for 4 years. He is also the VP of events at the West Oakland Commerce Association.

Tim has spent a great deal of time in his career working with community managers, property managers and various city and county government entities.

CONOR MURPHY

Owner, CADOH Management, LLC; Cojo Capital; and EBRHA Board Member

CAMERON PLATT

WAYNE C. ROWLAND

JD, CRS, Broker, and President of Oakland Association of Realtors

President of Rowland Property Management and EBRHA board member

Cameron is Platt Inc. Real Estate’s designated broker. A native of the Bay Area, Cameron grew up in Alameda and attended high school at Bishop O’Dowd in Oakland. After earning his undergraduate degree at U.C. Santa Barbara, he returned to the Bay Area to attend law school at UC Hastings in San Francisco before founding Platt Inc. Real Estate and Platt Law Group in 2004. Cameron’s business is based in Oakland, but he regularly assists clients throughout the Bay Area, from San Francisco to Walnut Creek, as well as throughout California.

Wayne is an active EBRHA board member and is an avid representative of EBRHA issues in the community. He purchased his first property a year out of college and has over 30 years of real estate investment experience. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University with a degree in finance.

JOHN SCOTT

Vice President of Service & Operations, Golden Gate Locksmith Company

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Conor Murphy has worked in the real estate industry for 10 years in sales, syndication, construction management, office leasing, and property management. Conor worked in Washington, D.C. for Trammell Crow Company, CB Richard Ellis, and Colliers International, and is credited with over 3 million square feet of office leasing during his tenure. In 2009, Conor moved to California, started CADOH Management, a property management company, and Cojo Capital, a real estate investment firm. He has bought, sold, and managed over 70 units across the Bay Area.

Owner, J&R Associates Bill has been in the real estate business for over 40 years, and is the owner of J&R Associates Management Company. He has developed, owned and managed residential & commercial properties throughout the Bay Area while being at the forefront of the condominium conversion business in San Francisco.

He is currently the managing member of investment entities that own more than 2,000 apartment units and over 100 single-family homes in the Bay Area.

John Scott is the vice-president of the Golden Gate Locksmith Company, a third generationowned security company established in 1936. John also helped found and direct a local locksmithing school, Golden Gate Institute of Security Science and Locks.

John has an MBA from San Francisco State University, and is a fully-accredited and certified locksmith who graduated from Golden Gate School of Lock Technology in 1988.

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JON M. SHAHOIAN, CPM

President, The Lapham Company Jon M. Shahoian is president of The Lapham Company, one of the largest property management companies in Oakland. He has been president of the Alameda County Taxpayer’s Association since 1991 and president of the Oakland Association of Realtors in 1990. Jon graduated in 1975 with a degree from Saint Mary’s College and has been a licensed real estate broker since 1982, receiving the prestigious Certified Property Manager designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management in 1993. He was also the Landlord Representative on the Oakland Residential Rent Arbitration Board from 1990 to 1997.

MICHAEL SHEPHERD

Founding Attorney, The Shepherd Law Group Michael Shepherd has practiced law for more than 10 years, handling a variety of civil and criminal legal cases and taking many of them to trial. The Shepherd Law Group was founded and established based on an active landlordtenant practice focused on residential, commercial, industrial, retail and office properties. He is an expert in this practice area and regularly represent the needs of individual owners as well as institutional owners and their property managers.

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CONNIE TAYLOR

Oakland Police Department

Program Manager, Oakland Rent Adjustment Program

Eddie Simlin has been a Police Service Technician II for the Oakland Police Department since 2001, where he started working in the Vehicle Enforcement Division. In 2006, he moved over to the Neighborhood Services Division working closely with sworn police and community members in all aspects of crime prevention.

SAM SOROKIN

Managing Partner & Founder, Premium Properties Sam Sorokin is the founder of Premium Properties, a local real estate property management and investment company founded in 2002. He manages over 500 units, of which he and his partners have the largest percentage of the portfolio. His unique management systems have assured his clients and partners the highest possible returns with near-zero vacancies and happy residents. Prior to Premium Properties, Sam founded Rental Solutions, a brokerage service that helped tenants physically locate apartments. Prior to selling this company, he had four locations in the Bay Area and helped hundreds of tenants each year. In addition, Sorokin was a rent board commissioner elected in the City of Berkeley at a time when property owners had a majority of the seats on the board.

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Connie has worked to resolve problems between landlords and tenants for over 20 years. She came to the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program in 2002 as a program analyst and became program manager in 2011.

MICHAEL WAKERLING

Owner, General Roofing Company General Roofing Company has been in Michael Wakerling’s family since it opened in 1924. He has over 38 years of roofing experience, from installation and repairs, to sales and day-to-day operations. He is on the Board of Directors for the Western States Roofing Contractors Association (WSRCA) as well as various other industry-related organizations. RH

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EBRHA members range in size from small investors with just one property to large property management companies that own or manage hundreds of units.

East Bay Rental Housing Association provides a diverse range of products and services to our members. n Free property management advice from EBRHA’s trained staff—over the phone or in person. n Tenant screening service (per report fees apply) n Free monthly workshops on new laws, rental agreements, security deposits, new required notices, proper move-ins and move-outs, tenant screening, rent increases, rent and eviction control, and more n Free phone advice or initial consultation with EBRHA-affiliated attorneys specializing in local landlord and tenant issues

Our membership consists of more than 1,200 rental housing owners, property managers, attorneys and other service contractors. Altogether, EBRHA represents over 18,500 rental units.

n New and updated legal forms in easy-to-use rental agreement kits and free forms online 24/7 n Vendor directory of local businesses that offer exclusive member discounts n Annual market rent survey

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implementation date. We were simply opposed to the bill.

AB 710 and 910 (Skinner): This bill would have imposed new and burdensome parking requirements on owners of residential property who Ellis a building and then — at some time in the future — propose to improve that same property, thereby making it far more difficult to convert the property for another profitable purpose. Only three trade associations opposed the bill, and we were one of them. Not one state-level real estate group opposed the Ellis Act legislation.

Assembly Member Skinner and SenaEBRHA’s 2012 state and local political successes tor Hancock carried bills AB 2610 and

BY JILL BROADHURST & RON KINGSTON SB 1473 that originally would have made it very difficult for a new owner following While the California Apartment Assoour East Bay Rental Housing a foreclosure action to lawfully occupy ciation did not oppose the bill, EBRHA Association’s local and state his or her property. We successfully actively and strenously opposed the rent lobbyists’ efforts stayed very obtained amendments that assured the control measure. busy making the difference at the state tenant(s) that were in possession followSB 1384 (Lowenthal): Initially, the capitol and city halls. At the state ing foreclosure were bona fide tenants, bill would have required every dwelllevel, EBRHA’s lobbyist Ron Kingston and that owners have a right to occupy ing to replace existing battery powered successfully represented our interests. their own property, and the law will smoke detectors in rental units prior Locally, Jill Broadhurst attended all sunset. to a new tenant taking occupancy and relevant committee and council meetAB 1865 (Alejo): would have given place new alarms in every bedroom. ings, and ensured that outreach efforts tenants a whole new basket of remedies Our amendments included: every existto like-minded organizations and other to fight evictions. State-level real estate ing device will remain in place as long community stakeholders are familiar associations did not fight the bill. as it is operable; every manufacturer with our industry and concerns.

EBRHA successfully supported a must include instructions that inform Sometimes, at a moment’s notice, we bill, AB 2521 (Blumenfield), that would the purchaser of where to place the hear of an effort that causes us to jump increase to $700, from $300, the threshalarms thereby limiting the liability of into high gear and wage a campaign old amount to determine whether a the landlord; the new retrofit requirefor our voice to be heard. Actions by landlord must dispose of the departed ment is not tied to point-of-rent, but governmental officials take time and tenant’s unclaimed property via a public to a date certain-January 1, 2016; and dedication. sale. Only regional apartment associatenants must inform the landlord or When weighing the value of your tions supported the bill. manager of an inoperable unit which membership compared to other associaEBRHA has worked with local is an extremely important amendment. tions out there, EBRHA’s loyalty is clear jurisdictions on smoking ordinances, The California Apartment Association and relevant. waste management contracts, rent board did not ask for, nor thereby receive, Take a look at what we did on concerns, public safety and mass transit these all too critical amendments. your behalf this past year and consider initiatives, economic development, and AB 1726: would strengthening our abilities by contributother partnerships that have required any ing to the Political Action Committee. favored healthy economies. landlord that has a We are your nonprofit swimming pool to hire a Enjoy food and SB 184 (Leno): Permitted every local organization, and we separate licensed person drink at the annual government to establish rent control on welcome your involvement Legislative Recepto complete a 14-hour all new rental housing. It would have and financial contributions tion featuring state class once every five overturned the Palmer v. City of Los for our political activities. and local officials years. The state apartAngeles decision by expressly authorizWhile other associations ment association simply ing cities and counties to not only set tout the work they do for from 4:00 pm to sought amendments to price controls on newly constructed 7:00 pm at the Lev- you, they often benefit from the legislation, which rental housing and thereby preempt the the hard and relevant work el Two Restaurant included a delayed Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act. EBRHA does. RH at the Marriott.

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Because some of the problems at BRSB, as outlined in the grand jury report, are very similar to many of those that have been the source of complaints

by East Bay Rental Housing Association (EBRHA) members regarding Oakland’s Rent Adjustment Program, we will be taking a detailed look at the ramifications of the particular findings and reporting on these to our members in future issues of Rental Housing.

For example, the grand jury report gave considerable attention to the per unit fees that BRSB charges rental owners to administer the program. The grand jury found the fee of $194 per unit with penalties for late payment to be excessive. It further found that the portion of An update on the Grand Jury Report on Berkeley’s the fee that owners are allowed to pass Rent Stabilization Board through to tenants is too low and acts

BY WAYNE C. ROWLAND & RICK PHILIPS as a disincentive for BRSB to control its costs. It suggested that rental owners should be allowed to pass through a greater percentage of the unit fee to tenants as a way to reduce incentive by BRSB to constantly increase the fees.

Of equal importance, the grand jury found that the size of the staff at BRSB has not decreased commensurate with its decreased workload following the passage of Costa Hawkins. Costa Hawkins — which decontrolled vacant units — was cited as a factor in the reduction in the number of rent board hearings from 364 in 1999 to 128 in 2011. The report concluded that although the number of hearing examiners has gone down, there are still more hearing examiners than rand juries in California counties and 2) personnel procedures. In the are needed by the BRSB. These extra serve as watchdogs, investigating course of the investigation the grand jury examiners are “rented out to the city,” for the operations of counties, cities, interviewed witnesses, attended a board purposes unrelated to the administration and special districts. meeting, viewed videos of rent board of BRSB. This suggests that at the current Recently, in response to a variety of meetings and reviewed materials provided unit fee, BRSB is overfunded for its needs. complaints, the Alameda County Grand by the city of BerkeMoreover, rather than The Grand Jury reJury investigated the operations and ley and BRSB. Upon reducing the fee to match port gave consideradministration of the Berkeley Rent the conclusion of its the cost of the services Stabilization Board (BRSB). Among the investigation, the grand able attention to the being provided, BRSB specific concerns triggering the investigajury issued a report has continued to collect per-unit fees that tion were complaints that BRSB is biased of its findings reflectmore than is needed to BRSB charges rental in favor of tenants, that it charges excesing scathing criticism owners to administer fund its operations, and sive fees to owners, that it uses improper of the administration has entered into a side the program. They hiring procedures and that it discourages of the Berkeley Rent found the fee of $194 business of “renting” open expression of concerns.

Stabilization Board, its employees. per unit with penThe investigation focused on two operations and its lack To be sure, the alties for late payaspects of BRSB: 1) budget and fees; of accountability. business of renting out

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employees by BRSB is nothing that rental owners would have contemplated to be the ultimate use of any portion of the unit fees paid by them to administer the rent stabilization program. Such a practice clearly does not pass the muster of fairness.

But beyond the issue of fairness, it also raises questions of a legal nature for which the public is entitled to answers.

Among these: is it permissible under California law for a governmental body funded by fees, such as the Berkeley Rent Stabilization Board, to use portions of those fees to fund or engage in activities completely unconnected to the service to be delivered by that body? Is it permissible for such a body, using fees imposed upon rental owners, to fund or facilitate the staffing, or other requirements of other city departments, that provide services to the general public?

Other questions reflect on the absurdity of this practice such as how much rent does the Rent Board charge other city departments for the rental of its excess employees? Are there receivables involved? What documentation is available to show that BRSB is actually renting, rather than loaning, its excess employees to other city departments?

What do these extra employees do when they are not rented nor needed by BRSB? These questions might prove very informative as public records requests to BRSB. As the grand jury report contained numerous additional findings critical of the operation and funding of BRSB, these are by no means the only questions for which answers must be found.

Indeed, among the other issues addressed in the report, the grand jury criticized the 100% penalty imposed upon rental owners if the rent fee is paid one day late, it found fault with the board’s hiring practices and it described the Berkeley rent board Executive Director’s annual salary of $183,000 as excessive.

With these questions and other developments regarding the operations of the local rent boards yet to be addressed, we will be continuing this and related stories in the months ahead.

Stay tuned. RH

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about our exhibitors

Meet Your Vendors Our Expo features more than 60 suppliers that offer the products and services you need.

The 8 Factors is a proven framework to stabilize and grow your business. Get the comprehensive course for entrepreneurs and small business owners from Michael C. Bush, founder of The 8 Factors.

Advent Properties, Inc. was established to offer a comprehensive, responsive, and customer-friendly professional real estate experience in Monterey, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda and San Francisco Counties. We are experts in Real Estate Sales, Commercial and Residential Property Management, and offer On-Site and Traveling Notary Public Services.

Alameda County Environmental Health Department exists to protect the health, safety, and well being of the public through promotion of environmental quality. Component programs are Food and Consumer Protection, Hazardous Materials, Housing/Institutions; Liquid, Solid and Medical Waste management, Recreational Health, Water Supply Protection, Vector Control and UC Cooperative Extension.

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The Alameda County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program has become a national leader in childhood lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes programs, combining health, environmental and residential hazard reduction services under one umbrella.

American Bath Enterprises, Inc. was founded in 1993. We believe our products have made bathroom renovation much easier for our customers, whether they are homeowners, contractors, apartment managers or hotel operators.

The American Lung Association in California saves lives and improves the health of Californians and their lungs.

Through research, education and advocacy, we fight to reduce smoking, keep the air we breathe clean, prevent and treat lung diseases such as asthma and COPD, and eliminate lung cancer.

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Since its founding in 1881, the American Red Cross has been the nation’s premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters.

Anthony Staging works with clients in advising what is most critical to achieve their goals. Our goal is to sell their home quickly and at the highest possible price. We offer the opportunity to show homes in the best possible light.

Appliance Warehouse of America, Inc. (AWA) is the nation’s leading provider of in-apartment/home washer/dryer leasing and equipment sales. A national company with a local presence to meet your needs! Consistent, proven and superior service delivered every day.

Located in Northern California, we service the complete San Francisco Bay Area and vicinity. We offer top service in water damage restoration and reconstruction. We are a fully licensed construction company that offers a broad spectrum of services.

Want to give your bathroom a fresh look without the grueling labor of gutting your entire bathroom? Welcome to BATH FITTER. We fit your bathroom—and lifestyle—perfectly.

Bay Alarm now protects more than 100,000 residential and commercial customers and communities across the state of California. Now in its third generation of family management, Bay Alarm has become the largest independently owned and operated burglar alarm company in the United States.

Bay Area Contract Carpets is a familyowned business with more than 100 years experience in residential and commercial carpet installations and sales.

Visit our 15,000 square foot warehouse and showroom to see our extensive stock of carpet and linoleum, and for free estimates and competitive pricing.

Bay Property Group is the Bay Area’s premier commercial real estate, professional property management and residential leasing company. We serve the entire Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Fremont, Newark, Union City, South Bay and beyond.

At Belenus Solar, we pride ourselves on putting our clients first. Belenus designs, implements and maintains innovative new solar technologies that improve our clients’ ROI while increasing their CO2 offset. We use best of breed solar technologies from market leaders.

Chicago Deferred Exchange Company is dedicated solely to Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges. Whether you have a relatively simple forward exchange, a more complex multi-asset exchange, or a reverse exchange, we will be there to assist you.

Burnham Brown is one of Northern California’s pre-eminent business counseling and litigation firms, offering clients leading-edge expertise and strategic guidance. Our services and expertise are aligned with our clients’ personal, commercial, and corporate goals.

Coinmach delivers complete laundry solutions, not just coin operated equipment. Through design, installation and maintenance of common area laundry rooms, Coinmach delivers industryleading laundry solutions to multifamily owners, managers and residents nationwide.

CIG delivers the right kind of coverage and the right amount of insurance protection at affordable rates for most families and businesses. CIG Auto goes farther to rescue drivers with the AutoCard 100™ Emergency Roadside Service. CIG Home insures homeowners, renters and condo owners.

Coldwell Banker® is the oldest and most established residential real estate franchise system in North America, and it is known as one of the most innovative, forward-thinking real estate brands today.

Chase provides owners and investors of apartment buildings with the right financing solutions to meet their needs.

Whether you are looking to refinance an existing apartment building or purchase a new building, we have the loan programs to help get your deal done, with no hassles and no surprises.

Commercial Coverage provides competitive commercial insurance programs on a national basis. We are based on a simple concept that is too often overlooked: We work for YOU!

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Since 1986, CIC has provided quality tenant screening solutions which are backed by the most complete eviction, criminal and credit information available nationwide.

Crime Scene Steri-Clean, LLC was established as one of the first trauma scene cleanup companies in California and the Nation. With numerous employees and offices throughout California, there is nothing we can’t do.

Founded in 1984, Earthquake and Structures, Inc. is a consulting A/E firm that provides professional services in construction management, structural, civil engineering, and architectural design to public and private sector clients.

The East Bay Municipal Utility District provides high-quality drinking water to 1.3 million customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. The District’s award-winning wastewater treatment protects and serves 650,000 customers.

The East Bay Rental Housing Association is a nonprofit organization representing owners and managers of apartments, condominiums, duplexes, single-family homes and other types of rental housing.

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Eden I&R is a nonprofit agency based in Hayward that maintains a database of over 74,500 housing units in Alameda County, and provides free information on housing-related services for property managers and for people seeking housing.

UPCOMING EBRHA MEETINGS & EVENTS

Essel Technology Services, Inc. is an environmental risk management corporation specializing in managing environmental related risks for various clients. Essel has been in business since 2001 and has been able to continue guiding clients in managing their risks.

Political Affairs Meeting Plumbers, contractors, builders, remodelers, designers, architects and other trade professionals trust Ferguson to provide exceptional service, quality products, and the detailed knowledge required to make their projects successful. Whatever your project requires - we are here to make it easy for you.

With over 60 years of experience serving commercial and residential buildings, Fidelity Roof Company has the experience and knowledge to solve a broad range of roofing and waterproofing problems with time proven, practical, cost effective solutions.

DATE

TIME LOCATION

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 10:00 A.M. EBRHA EDUCATION CENTER 360 22 ND ST., SUITE 240, OAKLAND MEMBERS ONLY

Social Mixer

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. AWAKEN CAFE 1429 BROADWAY AVE., OAKLAND

6th Annual EBRHA Trade Expo

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. OAKLAND CONVENTION CENTER 1001 BROADWAY AVE., OAKLAND FREE TO THE PUBLIC

•F ree workshops for new and experienced managers • Special presentations: Michael C. Bush, The 8 Factors and Cora Sue Anthony, HGTV’s Real Estate Intervention

• More than 60 industry vendors • Legislative and networking reception

Frank Fiala Roofing, Inc. is a professional roofing contractor specializing in commercial and industrial buildings, single and multi-family residential, and Homeowners Associations (H.O.A.).

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about our exhibitors (cont’d)

Fried & Williams LLP is a law firm with expertise in landlord-tenant law, eviction and rent control matters in Oakland and the Bay Area. We provide cost effective litigation and transactional representation for owners of real property.

General Roofing Company has been installing quality roofs in the East Bay for over 80 years and is considered to be one of the top firms in the Bay Area.

We are committed to doing quality, custom work to which our referrals will attest.We work closely with our customers and custom-tailor any work performed to their specific needs.

No matter where we operate, our goal at James Hardie is to remain at the forefront of the fiber-cement industry, capitalizing on our global leadership in building products and manufacturing and technology for both new home construction and remodeling.

Luther Burbank Savings was founded in 1983 as a privately owned bank. For 29 years we have emphasized operational excellence and a high standard of business ethics. Our business plan focuses on traditional mortgage loans and conventional savings accounts.

NorthStar Risk Management and Insurance Services, Inc. is a California based brokerage firm providing innovative coverage solutions for business insurance, commercial insurance, apartment insurance, retail insurance and personal insurance needs.

Founded more than one hundred years ago, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is still one of the most influential forces in local government and regional economic development. With some 1,000 members, the Chamber is actively involved in public policy and providing valuable resources to our members.

Commercial Real Estate Services, Worldwide.

Golden Gate Locksmith Company Golden Gate Locksmith Company is a third generation-owned security company established in 1936 that offers complete locksmith services in the Bay Area, including lock-outs, combination changes and lock installations.

NAI Northern California is a progressive, full service commercial real estate firm serving the Northern California Bay Area. NAI Northern California’s commitment to the Bay Area is longterm and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.

The Oakland Housing Authority continues to introduce innovative solutions that address the increasing need for housing assistance. We own, operate or administer subsidized rent payments for nearly 15,000 households, representing approximately 10% of Oakland’s lowincome families.

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Established in 1987, INTERVEST Mortgage Investment Company was formed as an independent commercial and income property mortgage banking subsidiary of Sterling Bank. From this solid foundation, INTERVEST has grown dramatically to become its own successful, independent operation throughout the West.

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The National Apartment Association is America’s leading advocate for quality rental housing. NAA’s mission is to serve the interests of multifamily housing owners, managers, developers and suppliers and maintain a high level of professionalism in the multifamily housing industry to better serve the rental housing needs of the public. ebrha.com

Old Republic Title Company provides real estate transfer products and services for individuals, businesses and governments. Our services are highly comprehensive and flexible to respond to changing market environments and to ensure your transaction is settled according to the most current industry standards.

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OREXCO, incorporated in California in 1993, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Old Republic International (NYSE: ORI), a $16 billion dollar multi-line insurance holding company. When you choose OREXCO, you assure yourself that your exchange funds are secure.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) offers energy efficiency rebates to property owners and managers of multifamily dwellings that contain two or more units. The program encourages owners of existing properties to upgrade to qualifying energy-efficient products in individual tenant units and in the common areas of residential apartment buildings, mobile home parks and condominium complexes.

PFN Insurance is an agency located in Northern California that was founded in 1985. We assist consumers in comparing and securing policies that work best for them. We work with a widerange of insurance companies to find the auto, homeowner, umbrella and commercial policy that works within your budget and circumstance.

P.W. Stephens can take the worry and confusion out of your abatement needs.

From beginning to end, we ensure that your environmental remediation project is handled efficiently and expertly. You will have the confidence in knowing the job will be done right.

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Premium Properties was founded to provide premium service to both its clients and customers. This boutique firm is relatively small, but has an enormous breadth of expertise in property management, leasing, real estate brokerage and development.

R&S is one of the largest networks of residential and commercial garage door and automatic gate dealers in California. With over 30 locations in Northern California alone, our goal of providing top notch sales and service has kept us on top within the garage door industry for over 40 years.

Roto-Rooter is the #1 name in plumbing and drain services. You can rely on Roto-Rooter plumbers for fast, expert service.

Recology manages municipal disposal processes and services that span the needs of urban, suburban and rural communities. Our services include urban cleaning services, collection, sorting, transfer, recovery and landfill management.

SERVPRO of San Leandro understands the stress and worry that comes with fire or water damage and the disruption it causes in your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it “Like it never even happened.”

At Signature Painting and Construction, Inc. we specialize in providing professional painting and construction services for homeowners associations, apartment communities, commercial, and residential clients. We provide a wide range of services, from exterior repaints to full reconstruction services.

Our mission is to provide a perfect one-stop shopping environment that’s friendly and will ease the stress from our customers on making complicated decisions on home remodeling projects, as well as great prices and service everyone can afford and enjoy.

My experienced and friendly staff is available to help you develop an insurance plan that provides you the protection you need. We will also work with you to set up college and retirement plans. We are committed to being available and accessible with convenient hours.

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UPCOMING EBRHA WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Landlord 101 D ATE & TIME THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6; 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

TOPICS • New Laws for 2012

• Tenant Screening Program Sign-Up • Potential Tenant—Application Process • Fair Housing Laws & Practices • Cost of Eviction

StopWaste.org (the Waste Management Authority and the Source Reduction and Recycling Board combined) form an integrated agency dedicated to achieving the most environmentally sound solid waste management and resource conservation program for the people of Alameda County.

Landlord 102 D ATE & TIME WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12; 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

TOPICS • Business License & Oakland Rent Board Fee • Lease Agreement • Security Deposits • Move-in Move-out Form • Rent Increases • Oakland’s Notice of the Rent Adjustment Program (RAP)

• Notices

Workshops

When it comes to protecting homes, Terminix has satisfied more customers than any other insect and pest control company in the industry. The dedicated associates of Terminix deliver more than 15 million service visits annually.

D ATE & TIME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11; 2 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

TOPIC Non-payment of Rent Notices 101,

Clifford Fried, Fried & Williams LLP • When is rent delinquent?

• What is the amount due?

• The three day notice • Tenant defenses

D ATE & TIME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18; 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

TOPIC Successfully Handle Failing Tenant Relationships, Daniel Bornstein, Bornstein & Bornstein • Assessment of the situation • Eviction control issues • Severity of the tenant problems • Goals: Vacancy versus dispute resolution • The eviction process

D ATE & TIME TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25; 2:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

TOPIC The Eviction Process from Start to Finish,

The economic and business environments of California’s diverse communities all offer their own unique challenges and opportunities. As a part of many of those communities, Torrey Pines Bank knows firsthand what it takes to grow and maintain a thriving business here.

Steve Williams, Fried & Williams LLP

• Warning the tenant

• The termination notice

• Court action, judgement and enforcement

All classes and workshops are held at the EBRHA Education Center 360 22nd St., Suite 240, Oakland Cost (per class/workshop) Members: free, Non-members: $49 Registration Danielle Walker, dwalker@ebrha.com, 510.318.8300

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Waste Management, Inc. is North America's leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. RH

LEFTOVERS?

Pass Them On. Or Come Shop.

Bay Area Contract Carpets, Inc. Competitive Pricing Family Owned and Operated for Over 30 years Free Estimates Property Management Specialists 100’s of Rolls of Carpet and Vinyl in Stock Licensed, Bonded, and Insured 15,000 sq foot showroom and warehouse Fast, Professional, Guaranteed Installation www.bayareacontractcarpets.com

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Tenants leave things?

We receive discards and sell them for reuse. No promises before seeing. We also pick up. 3 acres, well organized.

URBAN RE To End the Age of Waste

900 Murray St nr Ashby/7th, Berkeley 360 days/yr until 7:00PM. Receiving closes 5:00PM. 510-841-SAVE

Additional Discounts for RHA Members

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Legal Excellence and Dedication to Clients Fighting for Property Owners’ Rights

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ebrha member testimonials relationship without having to speak to an attorney each time I have a tenant conflict. The staff at EBRHA is friendly and is always ready to give me helpful advice. They supply me with all the upto-date forms I need to handle my rental properties and tenants. These forms help me stay in compliance with all local, state and federal laws governing landlord and tenant regulations. EBRHA has been a wonderful partner.

Willie Francis EBRHA Member, 18 years

Reliable Support and Advice

With a Stroke of Good Fortune, We Found EBRHA “AS A NEW LANDLORD IN OAKLAND, I WAS NOT CURRENT WITH ALL OF OAKLAND’S RENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. THERE IS SO MUCH THAT A LANDLORD NEEDS TO KNOW TO LEGALLY AND ETHICALLY RENT OUT THEIR PROPERTY. BY A STROKE OF GOOD FORTUNE, I DISCOVERED EBRHA AND THEIR EXCELLENT LANDLORD EDUCATION, TENANT SCREENING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES. BY ACTIVELY MAKING USE OF ALL THE EBRHA SERVICES, I HAVE DEVELOPED CONFIDENCE IN RUNNING MY BUSINESS. EBRHA PROVIDES A

unique service not found anywhere else. I have attended a number of free member classes addressing landlord rights and responsibilities, received all necessary and up-to-date EBRHA rental forms (specific to Oakland’s Measure EE and other East Bay regulations), used EBRHA’s in-depth tenant screening services, and consulted with very knowledgeable and helpful staff regarding my particular rental situation. I credit EBRHA for helping me avoid costly mistakes. To anyone contemplating managing rental property, you simply can’t afford NOT to 38 RENTAL HOUSING

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become a member of EBRHA. I find the services that EBRHA provides absolutely invaluable.”

Erica Cuniberti EBRHA member, 4 months

A Wonderful Partner i am a small residential landlord

and have been a member of EBRHA for more than 10 years. EBRHA has helped me understand the tenant-landlord

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I joined EBRHA in june after closing on my first rental property. Hoping to rent the house by July 1, I launched into painting, re-roofing, making repairs, and advertising for a tenant. With the support of the EBRHA team and the forms and advice they offer their members, I had the house rented to a good tenant in just a few days. The best tip I received was to follow one tenant through my application process before moving on to another. The staff’s patient guidance kept me on target and reassured me when I was feeling anxious about completing the steps required of an Oakland landlord. Any new career requires training, and EBRHA provided me with the landlord training I needed.

Kathleen Mohn EBRHA Member, 3 Months

EBRHA Provides Relief being new to this business and going

blindly for a while, it was a relief to have joined EBRHA. The educational classes and speakers are priceless. This is our second year with the association, and we can’t say how much we appreciate the staff and board members. They work hard to keep on top of the changes and to fight the unfairness to landlords. In addition, they understand what we go through and always help us with answers

PHOTO: ESTEBAN CORTEZ

EBRHA members John and Erica Cuniberti manage three rental properties in the Bay Area.

PROTECT YOUR BOTTOM LINE

ONLINE TENANT SCREENING Call Today 510.893.9873 EBRHA provides members with low-cost online resident screening.

Partnered with Contemporary Information Corp. (CIC), resident screening has one objective: to make sure your leasing decisions make the greatest possible contribution to your bottom line. As of April 2009, landlords can collect a maximum of $42 for an application fee.

MEMBER PRICING Basic Report . . . . . . . . . . . . $13

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• We can locate qualified tenants for your vacancies.

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WANT TO SAVE MONEY? If you are not using our Industry Partners to: • Make property improvements • Guide you through challenging landlord/tenant issues • Increase the return on your investment • Purchase or sell properties You are paying too much!

EBRHA has nearly 150 vendor members in over 40 classifications—ready and willing to give you deep discounts on the products and services you need. Simply go to the Rental Housing magazine directory (pages 38-41) or online at www.ebrha.com/directory In addition to the standard EBRHA member discount you can expect year-round, our Industry Partners are now offering special monthly discounts. Go to www.ebrha.com/discounts to see thousands of dollars in savings from:

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Verbal and Fax Reports. . . . . . . . . Add $22

Conform To New Soft Story Apartment Building Seismic Ordinance Alameda, Oakland & Berkeley Successful track record discount—and of retrofitting numerous seismic soft-story Be sure to ask for •your EBRHA save thousands of dollars each year. apartment buildings in the Bay Area.

• Years of experience in cost-effective seismic retrofit design and construction—all under one company.

• Guaranteed approval of engineering and construction in conformance to Soft Story Ordinance.

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• FREE INITIAL EVALUATION We’ll conduct a free evaluation of your building by our professional East Bay Rental Housing Association registered engineer to identify Seismic Soft Story Ordinance 360 22nd Street, Suite 240 requirements for engineering report, design and construction.

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when we ask questions. We have to give credit to them for being so helpful and understanding. Thank you and keep up the good work!

Ying Tin Sun EBRHA Member, 2 years

Friendly, Attentive Staff My EBRHA membership has been invaluable. Owning rental property is a business and I believe that success in the rental housing business comes in part from having great business partners. EBRHA offers me up-to-date education by offering helpful day and night monthly classes, timely advice, the latest rental forms and disclosure and most importantly friendly, attentive staff — for me EBRHA is a trusted partner in my business success. EBRHA is my trusted resource and helps me to stay in compliance with the ever challenging and changing federal, state and local landlord/

tenant rules and regulations. I would like to thank EBRHA for all the help they have given me as one of their members. I know that becoming a member of EBRHA has been one of the best business decisions I have ever made. EBRHA has been invaluable and they always find the answers or the resources I need as a landlord. My tenants are my customers and I want be an informed property owner and landlord.

EBRHA plays an important role is my management style. Thanks, EBRHA for always being available for me with your expertise and resources!

Patricia Hardy EBRHA Member, 1 year

A Resource I Can Trust The East Bay Rental Housing Association has provided me with comfort

knowing I have resources to assist me in running my rental property. There is

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nothing like having resources that you can depend on and trust. I have been a member since 1977, my membership has assisted me in selecting tenants that have proven to be responsible and reliable. In all of these years, I have not had anyone to default on paying their rent. The Credit Check Program is truly an asset. Thank you for being the resource that you are.

Judith Wiley EBRHA member, 35 years

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Multi-Unit Residential Specialist Providing expertise in sales and purchases of duplexes to 18 unit investment properties Recent transactions:

• Over 12 years experience as owner and hands on manager of both residential and commercial apartment buildings • Providing you neighborhood specific market rent analysis to maximize property value • Advise you and help identify 1031 exchange opportunities throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties

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• Your trusted advisor on strategies for successful multi-unit property ownership Sunnyslope Ave, Oakland

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©2011 Coldwell Banker real Estate LLC. All rights reserved. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal housing Opportunity. Each Coldwell Banker residential Brokerage Office Is Owned And Operated by nrTLLC. DrE License # 00313415

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WELCOME NEW INDUSTRY PARTNERS

1031 EXCHANGE INTERMEDIARIES

INSURANCE

Chicago Deferred Exchange Aon Rent Protect Company David Leisen Teresa Moss Fluegel 818-742-1338 877-448-1031 www.aonrentprotect.com/EBRHA www.cdec1031.com

SECURITY/FIRE SAFETY

CONTRACTORS/RESTORATION

Sentry Alert David Ingham 510-549-0306 www.sentryalert.com

SERVPRO of San Leandro Clayton Barry 510-352-2480 www.servprosanleandro.com

For our complete list of Industry Partners, see the Member Directory found on page 50 or the online Buyers Guide & Business Directory at www.ebrha.com/directory

East Bay Rental Housing Association 360 22nd Street, Suite 240 Oakland, CA 94612 510.893.9873 | FAX 510.893.2906 ebrha.com TEL

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We insure EBRHA members’ investment property.

We are local and understand the Bay Area property market.

We find the correct balance of cost and coverage.

WE INSURE Single-family Investment Properties Duplex, Tri-plex, Four-plex 5-24 Unit Apartment Buildings 24 Unit+ Apartment Complexes

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MAXIMIZE YOUR PROFITS AND SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE WE TAKE THE HASSLE OUT OF OWNING RENTAL PROPERTY

The Secret to Our Success for Over 35 Years in Northern Alameda County: • Maintaining high-occupancy rates through our knowledge of the market.

• Providing cost-effective maintenance with our own full-time crew.

• Knowing the many different laws in the Oakland/Berkeley area.

• Keeping accurate records with our professional Yardi Record System.

• Business planning for our clients. Adding value to your property.

• We specialize in selected properties of eight units or above.

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Burnham Brown will help you negotiate and write your contracts and documents.

To learn more, visit us at booth 203 at the EBRHA Trade Expo on September 29, 2012

Just because the risks are high, doesn’t mean your attorney fees need to be.

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FRANK FIALA ROOFING, INC. All Types of Roofing & Repairs 15, 20, 25 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee

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Maximum 75% LTV

3,5,7, 10 year fixed rates

30 year amortization

Flexible Pre-pays

Flexible pricing

1.15 debt service

Non recourse available

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intervest, a subsidiary of Sterling Savings Bank P: (510) 622-8515 M: (510) 332-6964 F: (510) 839-9630 2030 Franklin St., 5th Fl, Oakland, CA 94612 Rates and terms are subject to change without notice. Loan margin, rates and terms are based on the amount of the loan and an analysis of the specific characteristics of the property, such as its type location, operating history, use, age, and construction, as well as the borrower’s financial strength and management experience. This information is provided to assist real estate professionals only, and is not intended for distribution to or for use by the general public. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) figures are not calculated and is not intended nor should it be constructed as an advertisement to promote consumer credit, as defined by Title 12 Code of Federal Regulations. Sections 226.2. 710_736_AD

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community calendar EVENTS & CLASSES

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Political Affairs Meeting Members Only

No Member Meeting in September

10:00 a.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

EBRHA office closed

Social Mixer TBD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

Political Affairs Meeting Members Only 10:00 a.m.

5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3

Landlord 101

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Social Mixer Awaken Cafe 1429 Broadway, Oakland 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Members: Free; Non-Members: $49

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Landlord 102

Landlord 101 Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 Broadway at Telegraph, Oakland 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Gaining Access Into Tenants’ Units

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Non-payment of Rent Notices: Clifford Fried, Fried & Williams LLP Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Landlord 102 Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

Successfully Handle Failing Tenant Relationships: Daniel Bornstein, Bornstein & Bornstein Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMEBER 25

Eviction Process From Start to Finish: Steve Williams, Fried & Williams LLP Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cifford Fried, Fried & Williams LLP Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20

EBRHA General Membership Meeting 10:00 a.m. - Noon Topics: • Legal Q & A: Michael Shepherd, The Shepherd Law Group

• Negotiating Tenant Buyouts: Steve Williams, Fried & Williams LLP

• Protect Your Monthly Rental Income David Leisen, Aon Rent Protect TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Correct Usage of Legal Notices Daniel Bornstein, Bornstein & Bornstein Members: Free; Non-Members: $49 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

6th Annual EBRHA Trade Expo Oakland Convention Center at the Marriott Free to the public 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, all classes and events are held at the EBRHA Education Center, 360 22nd St., Suite 240, Oakland 48 RENTAL HOUSING

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Oakland

2012-13 (2.0%)

ANNUAL ALLOWABLE RENT INCREASE

A CPI increase of 2% became

PER I O D

effective on July 1, 2012. Tenants may

JULY 1 ‘12 - JUNE 30 ‘13 . . . . . . . . . 3.0

JAN. 1 ‘02 - JUN. 30 ‘02 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

only receive one increase in any

JULY 1 ‘11 - JUNE 30 ‘12 . . . . . . . . . 2.0

JAN. 1 ‘01 - DEC. 31 ‘01 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

12-month period, and the rent increase

JULY 1 ‘10 - JUNE 30 ‘11 . . . . . . . . . 2.7

JAN. 1 ‘00 - DEC. 31 ‘00 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JULY 1 ‘09 - JUNE 30 ‘10 . . . . . . . . . 0.7

JAN. 1 ‘99 - DEC. 31 ‘99 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

California law requires that for tenancies

JULY 1 ‘08 - JUNE 30 ‘09 . . . . . . . . . 3.2

JAN. 1 ‘98 - DEC. 31 ‘98 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

receiving greater than a 10% increase,

JULY 1 ‘07 - JUNE 30 ‘08 . . . . . . . . . 3.3

JAN. 1 ‘97 - DEC. 31 ‘97 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

a 60-day notice is required; if the

MAY 1 ‘06 - JUNE 30 ‘07. . . . . . . . . . 3.3

JAN. 1 ‘96 - DEC. 31 ‘96 . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

increase is 10% or less, a 30-day

MAY 1 ‘05 - APRIL 30 ‘06 . . . . . . . . . 1.9

MAR. 1 ‘95 - DEC. 31 ‘95 . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JUNE 1 ‘04 - APRIL 30 ‘05. . . . . . . . . 0.7

JAN. 1 ‘95 - FEB. 28 ‘95. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

to three times the current annual

JUNE 1 ‘03 - MAY 31 ‘04. . . . . . . . . . 3.6

JAN. 1 ‘94 - DEC. 31 ‘94 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

allowable rent increase rate.

JULY 1 ‘02 - MAY 31 ‘03. . . . . . . . . . 0.6

cannot take effect earlier than the tenant’s anniversary date. In addition,

notice is required. Owners can only impose “banked” rent increases equal

A MOUN T ( %)

PERI OD

AM O U N T ( % )

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Oakland Rent Board | 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza | Suite 5313 | Oakland, CA | 94612 510.238.3721 | www.oaklandnet.com

Berkeley

2012 (1.6%)

ANNUAL ALLOWABLE RENT INCREASE

P E R IOD A MO UNT

PER I O D A MOUN T

PERI OD AM O U N T

2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6%

2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6

1990. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16

2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7%

1999. . . . . . . . . . . . 1% (NOT TO EXCEED $8)

1989*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%

1998. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.8%

1988. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25

1997. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.15%

1987. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5%

2007. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.6%

1996. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%

1986. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3%, + $2.50

2006. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7%

1995. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5%

1985. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2%

2005. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.9%

1994. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18

1984. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0%

2004. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5%, + $3

1993. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20

1983*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75%

(1% + $3 IF TENANCY CREATED AFTER JAN. 1999)

1992. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26

1981*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5%

1991. . . . 4% OR $17 (WHICHEVER IS HIGHER)

*ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALLOWED IF AN OWNER PAID FOR ELECTRICITY OR HEAT.

2010. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1% 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.7% 2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2%

2003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0% 2002*. . . . . . . . . 3.5% (NOT TO EXCEED $30) 2001* $10

Beginning in 1998, adjustments are not allowed for the year following a tenant’s initial occupancy. To obtain the maximum amount for a specific address, please use the “Rent Ceiling Database” calculator on Berkeley’s Rent Board website.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Berkeley Rent Board | 2125

Milvia Street | Berkeley, CA | 94704 510.981.7368 | www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/rent

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member directory

CONTACTS, PRODUCTS & SERVICES 1031 EXCHANGE INTERMEDIARIES

Chicago Deferred Exchange Co. Teresa Moss Fluegel 877-448-1031 www.cdec1031.com ABATEMENT SERVICES

P.W. Stephens Environmental Kimberly MacFarlane 510-651-9506 www.pwsei.com

Oakland Association of Realtors Cameron Platt 510-836-3000 www.oar.org

Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley PC Stephen Lightfoot 415-972-6315 www.rmkb.com

Oakland Builders Alliance Beverly Rivas 510-735-8849, x101 www.oaklandbuilders.net

AUTOMOTIVE

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Joseph Haraburda 510-874-4808 www.oaklandchamber.com

ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Mowat, Mackie & Anderson LLP Jason Clark 510-893-1120 www.mowat.com

ATTORNEYS - EVICTIONS

Bornstein & Bornstein Daniel Bornstein 510-836-0110, x1007 www.bornsteinandbornstein.com

APPLIANCE SALES & PARTS

Appliance Parts Distributors Mike De Fazio 510-357-8200 www.apdappliance.com

Fried & Williams LLP Clifford Fried 510-625-0100 www.friedwilliams.com

Appliance Warehouse of America Mark Sutter 510-921-1071 www.appliancewhse.com

Law Offices of Jonathan Quint Jonathan Quint 510-595-9130 www.jonathanquint.com

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com

Reeves & Seidler Felix A. Seidler, Esq. 510-521-8111

R & B Wholesale Distributors, Inc. Chris Burggraf 510-782-7200 www.rbdist.com

Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley PC Stephen Lightfoot 415-972-6315 www.rmkb.com The Evictors Ed Nagy 510-839-2074

Sincere Home Decor Keith Chan 510-832-2838, x108 www.sincerehomedecor.com

The Shepherd Law Group Michael Shepherd 510-531-0129 www.theshepherdlawgroup.com

APPRAISERS

Access Appraisal - Apartment Specialists Joe Spallone 510-601-1466 www.accessappraisal.org

ATTORNEYS - LAND USE/CONDO CONVERSION

Law Offices of John Gutierrez John Gutierrez 510-647-0600, x2 www.jgutierrezlaw.com

Mark Watts Commercial Appraiser Mark A. Watts 415-990-0025 www.markwattscommercial appraisal.com

Law Offices of Ann Rankin Ann Rankin 510-653-8886 www.annrankin.com

ARCHITECTURE

InsideOut Design Pennell Phillips 510-655-1198 www.aboutinsideout.com

ATTORNEYS - REAL ESTATE/ CORPORATION

Burnham & Brown Jack Schwartz 510-444-6800 www.burnhambrown.com

ASPHALT/CONCRETE

American Asphalt & Concrete Joe McSweeney 510-723-0280, x28 www.americanasphalt.com

Ken Betts Towing Services Ayub Azam 510-532-5000 www.kenbettscompany.com BANKING/LENDING

Chase Commercial Josh Milnes 510-891-4545 josh.milnes@chase.com Chase Commercial Ted Levenson 415-945-5430 ted.levenson@chase.com Intervest Mortgage Marc Lipsett 510-622-8515 www.intervest-mortgage.com Luther Burbank Savings Larry Miller 925-627-279 www.lutherburbanksavings.com Torrey Pines Bank Jeff Becker 510-899-7569 www.torreypinesbank.com BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING

American Bath Enterprises, Inc. Larry Arcadi 510-785-2600 www.americanbathind.com Ashby Lumber Emily Brown 510-843-4832 www.ashbylumber.com Bathfitter Justin Starnino 510-969-3905 www.bathfitter.com Markus Supply/Ace Hardware Dan Altwarg 510-832-6532 www.markussupply.com R3 Renovation, Inc. Jim Irwin 916-388-2100 jim@r3renovation.com Sincere Home Decor Keith Chan 510-832-2838, x108 www.sincerehomedecor.com BLINDS & DRAPES

ASSOCIATIONS

Law Offices of John Gutierrez John Gutierrez 510-647-0600, x2 www.jgutierrezlaw.com

American Draperies & Blinds, Inc. Paul Russo 800-972-0660 www.americandrapery.com

BOMA Oakland/East Bay Roberto O. Robledo 510-893-8780 www.bomaoeb.org

Law Offices of Jonathan Quint Jonathan Quint 510-595-9130 www.jonathanquint.com

Ashby Lumber Emily Brown 510-843-4832

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BUILDING MATERIALS/HARDWARE

www.ashbylumber.com James Hardie Building Products Ellen Dowd 800-426-4051 www.jameshardiecommercial.com Markus Supply/Ace Hardware Dan Altwarg 510-832-6532 www.markussupply.com ReStore/Habitat for Humanity Rose Stubberfield 510-777-1447 www.habitateb.org/restore CARPET CLEANING

Cleaner Carpets Ron Russell 510-522-1344 cleanercarpet@juno.com COLLECTION AGENCIES

Rent Recovery Service Robbie Cronrod 800-845-1086 www.rentrecoveryservice.com CONSTRUCTION

SpottCheck Consulting Susan Spott 510-816-1452 www.spottcheck.com Vasona Construction, Inc. Dan Scharnow 510-413-0091, x203 www.vasonaconstruction.com West Coast Premier Construction, Inc. Homy Sikaroudi 510-271-0950 www.wcpc-inc.com CLEANING SERVICE

Lydia’s Janitorial Noemi Fernandez 510-927-6111 CONTRACTORS/RESTORATION

ARC Cleaning & Restoration Nina Lauffer 510-221-7956 www.arc-ca.com Belfor Property Restoration Lisa Schwichtenberg 888-543-3473 www.belforusa.com Har-Bro Restoration Ryan Rusler 510-887-8500 www.harbro.com ServiceMaster Jean Hughes 510-351-0581 jhughes247@sbcglobal.net SERVPRO of San Leandro Clayton Barry 510-352-2480 www.servprosanleandro.com DOORS & GATES

R & S Overhead Garage Door Sean Boatright

510-483-9700, x14 www.rsdoors.com

www.rsdoors.com GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES

Housing Authority of the City of Alameda Mike Pucci 510-747-4325 www.alamedahsg.org

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com

Oakland Housing Authority OHA Leased Housing 510-874-1500 www.oakha.org

ELECTRICIANS

Ally Electric & Solar, Inc. Metin Saglam 510-559-7700 www.allyelectrical.com

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Halcyon Properties Roger Shane 510-847-7075 rbshane@aol.com

Automation Electric Rene Schaub 510-333-8192 www.automationelectric.biz

Start to Finish Christopher Bailey 510-727-9128 cpmbailey@sbcglobal.net

Thomas Electric Co. (TEC) Thomas Hurtubise 510-814-9387 www.tecelectric.net

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING

ELEVATOR REPAIRS

Albert Nahman Plumbing & Heating Albert Nahman 510-843-6904 www.albertnahmanplumbing.com

Paramount Elevator Corp.

Mark Pipoly 510-835-0770 www.paramountelevator.com ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING SERVICES

Essel Environmental Consulting Nik Lahiri 925-413-5511 www.esseltek.com FIRE PROTECTION

Battalion One Fire Protection Mike Herbert 510-653-8075 www.battaliononefire.com Bay Alarm Limor Margalit 510-639-2652 www.bayalarm.com Detect All Security & Fire Amy Roither 510-835-4100 www.detectall.com Sentry Alert David Ingham 510-549-0306 www.sentryalert.com FLOOR COVERINGS

Bay Area Contract Carpets, Inc. Kerry Plain or Ken Scott 510-613-0300 www.bayareacontractcarpets.com Dick’s Carpet One Dan Biles 510-633-9533 www.dickscarpetoneoakland.com Tradeway Carpet Outlet Darryl Johnson 510-233-3350 www.tradewaystores.com GARAGE DOORS

R & S Overhead Garage Door Sean Boatright 510-483-9700, x14

Apple Heating & Air Conditioning Bobby Wong 510-530-2423 bobby_apple@yahoo.com Atlas Heating & Air Conditioning Lisa Tuck 510-893-1343 www.atlasheating.com Black Diamond Mechanical Robert Lopez 510-522-4196 robertlopez@blackdiamond mechanical.com McHale’s Heating Rory McHale 510-714-9100 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLIES

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com INSPECTIONS

SpottCheck Consulting Susan Spott 510-816-1452 www.spottcheck.com INSURANCE

Aon Rent Protect David Leisen 818-742-1383 www.aonrentprotect.com Building Insurance Specialists Mike Pallas 925-297-4202 www.buildinginsurancespecialist.com Capital Insurance Group George Cushing 800-732-6770 www.ciginsurance.com ebrha.com

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Commercial Coverage Insurance Paul Tradelius 415-436-9800 www.comcov.com

RDM Painting & Decorating Roberto Diaz 510-421-1908 rdmpainting1@yahoo.com

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com

Jain L. Williams - State Farm Insurance Jain L. Williams 510-530-3222 www.jainwilliams.com

Steve’s Painting & Renovating Steve Fagrey 510-910-6997 www.welovetopaint.net

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

NorthStar Risk Management & Insurance Services Pat Lowther 925-975-4686 www.northstar-ins.com

PEST CONTROL

Advent Properties, Inc. Benjamin Scott 510-250-7918 www.adventpropertiesinc.com

Terminix Robert Sater 510-489-8689 www.terminix.com

Bay Property Group Robert Goldman 510-836-0110 www.baypropertygroup.com

PLUMBING - WATER HEATERS

Beacon Properties Carlon Tanner 510-428-1864 www.beaconprop.com

PFN Insurance Services Nicholas Penland 510-483-6667 www.pfninsurance.com

Albert Nahman Plumbing & Heating Albert Nahman 510-843-6904 www.albertnahmanplumbing.com

INTERCOMS & ACCESS CONTROLS

R & S Overhead Garage Door Sean Boatright 510-483-9700, x14 www.rsdoors.com

Black Diamond Mechanical Robert Lopez 510-522-4196 robertlopez@blackdiamond mechanical.com

Sound Communication Systems Jerry Dean 510-595-8111 scs4208@yahoo.com INVESTIGATIONS

Ethan’s Service Plumbing Ethan Elkins 510-390-4185 ethansplumbing@gmail.com

The Caliber Group Ray Rivera 510-583-5849 thecalibergroup@att.net

Everest Plumbing Tsering Chomphel 510-233-2529 www.mount-everest-plumbing.com

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Pacific Drain & Rooter Service Nasir Jalil 510-452-4606 nasirjalil80@gmail.com

Martinez Real Estate Investment Jose Martinez 510-769-0436

Roto-Rooter Martin Alvarez 510-755-1262 sanactma@aol.com

LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

Coinmach Katherine Le 510-429-0900, x54435 www.coinmach.com

Tanknot Tankless, Inc. David Shevick 415-794-2084 www.tanknot.com

Innovative Laundry Systems P.K. Forrest 877-777-3727 www.innovativelaundry.com

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

LEAD PREVENTION

A.C. Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Julie Twichell 510-567-8252 www.aclppp.org Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Aspire Business Consulting Natalie Koffler 510-919-0914 www.aspirebizconsult.com

LOCKSMITH EVICTION SERVICES

Golden Gate Locksmith Co Ralph Scott 510-654-2677 kgglocksmith@yahoo.com

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

The Garza Company, Inc. Manuel Garza 510-763-9500 garza@garzaco.com

PAINTERS

JB Painting Josue Landa 510-282-1431 jbpainting001@yahoo.com

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PROCESS SERVICE

Action Attorney Service Margie Bailey 510-326-9605 margie@actionattorneyservice.com

LIGHTING SUPPLIES

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Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. Jimmy Theoc 510-512-2064 www.ferguson.com

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Caldecott Property Management Services Ronald Reece 510-594-2400, x226 www.caldecott.com Canyon Pacific Management Tom Scripps 415-495-4739 www.canyonpacific.com Cedar Properties Jonathan Weldon 510-834-0782 www.cedarproperties.com The Enterprise Company William McLetchie 510-444-0876 ERI Property Management Sasha Bermudez 510-883-7017 www.erirentals.com Lapham Company Jon Shahoian 510-594-7600 www.laphamcompany.com Laramar Group Joby Tapia 415-814-5001 www.laramargroup.com Marquardt Property Management Karen or Judi Marquardt 510-530-2050 www.mpmoakland.com OMM Inc./Mason Management Janice Mason 510-522-8074 www.ommhomes.com Premium Properties Sam Sorokin 510-594-0794 www.premiumpd.com Shaw Properties Liz Hart 510-654-1920 www.shawprop.com Sphinx Property Management Jon Goree 510-798-9299 www.sphinxpm.com

Wellington Property Company Sarah Mills 510-339-3810 www.wellingtonpropertyco.com Western Management Property, Inc. Vinnie Mistry 510-451-7317 www.westernmpinc.com Woodminster Property Management Nicholas Drobocky 510-336-0202 www.woodminstermanagement.com REAL ESTATE BROKERS & AGENTS

Advent Properties, Inc. Benjamin Scott 510-250-7918 www.adventpropertiesinc.com Caldecott Properties Andy Read 510-594-2400 www.caldecott.com Coldwell Banker – Apartment Specialist John Caronna 925-253-4648 www.eastbayIREA.com Coldwell Banker Commercial Henry Ohlmeyer 925-831-3390 www.coldwellbanker.com Edrington & Associates Steven Edrington 510-749-4880 sedrington@msn.com Home & Investment Realty George Vassiliades 510-710-6826 www.propertiesbygeorge.com Lapham Company Tsegab Assefa 510-594-0643 www.laphamcompany.com Litton/Fuller Group Luke Blacklidge 510-548-4801, x130 www.littonfullergroup.com Marcus & Millichap David Wolfe 510-379-1200 www.marcusmillichap.com NAI Kilpatrick & Company Grant Chappell 510-972-4941 www.naikilpatrick.com Property Counselors Link Corkery, Inc. Phil Williams 510-566-4994 Rosemary McNally Rosemary McNally 510-769-1845 www.rosemarymcnally.com Woodminster Real Estate Co Inc. Nicholas Drobocky 510-336-0202 www.woodminsterrealty.com

Earthquake & Structures, Inc. B.K. Paul 510-601-1065 www.esiengineers.com

RECYCLING/REUSE

Automatic Response Systems Steve Papai 510-717-3631 www.compax.com

St. Onge & Associates Gene St. Onge 510-444-1450 www.stongeassociates.com

ReStore/Habitat for Humanity Rose Stubberfield 510-777-1447 www.habitateb.org/restore

West Coast Premier Construction, Inc. Homy Sikaroudi 510-271-0950 www.wcpc-inc.com

RENT CONTROL CONSULTANTS

Alan K. Beales 510-339-9776 RENTAL SERVICES

Cal Rentals Nancy Pfeffer 510-642-3644 www.calrentals.housing.berkeley.edu Eden I & R Ollie Arnold 510-537-2710 www.edenir.org ROOFERS

Central Coating Company, Inc. Jack Hnilo 408-968-8438 www.centralcoatingcompany.com Fidelity Roof Company Steve Parry 510-547-6330 www.fidelityroof.com Frank Fiala Roofing Frank Fiala 510-582-6929 www.ffialaroofing.com General Roofing Company Michael Wakerling 510-536-3356 www.generalroof.com Precision Roofing Company Michael Green 510-436-7575 precisionroofingco@sbcglobal.net SECURITY/SURVEILLANCE

Bay Alarm Limor Margalit 510-639-2652 www.bayalarm.com Detect All Security & Fire Amy Roither 510-835-4100 www.detectall.com Golden Gate Locksmith Co Ralph Scott 510-654-2677 kgglocksmith@yahoo.com R & S Overhead Garage Door Sean Boatright 510-483-9700, x14 www.rsdoors.com Sentry Alert David Ingham 510-549-0306 www.sentryalert.com SEISMIC CONSTRUCTION

SIDING

James Hardie Building Products Ellen Dowd 800-426-4051 www.jameshardiecommercial.com SOLAR POWER

Ally Electric & Solar, Inc. Metin Saglam 510-559-7700 www.allyelectrical.com Belenus Renewable Energy David Nolan 415-244-6383 www.belenussolar.com TENANT SCREENING SERVICE

Contemporary Information Corp. (CIC) Dan Firestone 888-232-3822 www.continfo.com TOWING SERVICE

Ken Betts Towing Services Ayub Azam 510-532-5000 www.kenbettscompany.com TREE SERVICE

Coastal Tree Service Hans Waller 510-693-4631 www.coastaltreeservice.com WASTE & WASTE HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Automatic Response Systems Steve Papai 510-717-3631 www.compax.com Waste Management Company David Tucker 510-430-8509 www.wastemanagement.com WINDOWS

Milgard Windows & Doors Craig Rideau 925-260-4511 www.milgard.com The Window Specialist Tom From 510-923-1000 www.window-specialist.com ebrha.com

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Membership Application for Property Owners and Managers JOIN TODAY AND RECEIVE BENEFITS SUCH AS:

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APPLIANCE PARTS & SALES

Appliance Parts Distributor. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ATTORNEYS

Bornstein & Bornstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Burnham Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 The Evictors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Fried & Williams LLP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Shepherd Law Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BATHTUB & SHOWER ENCLOSURES

American Bath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bath Fitter Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

LEGAL REFERRALS EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO RENTAL HOUSING MAGAZINE RENTAL SURVEYS

BUILDING MATERIALS

Markus Supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Urban Ore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 CARPETING & FLOORING

MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE

Bay Area Contract Carpets, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 37

SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS

COLLECTION AGENCIES

Rent Recovery Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TENANT SCREENING SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION

West Coast Premier Construction. . . . . . . 47 ELECTRICIANS & SOLAR POWER

Ally Electric & Solar Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

NAME

ENGINEERS

Earthquake and Structures, Inc.. . . . . . . . . 44 INSURANCE COMPANIES

COMPANY

CIG Insurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NorthStar Risk Management. . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Stone Creek Insurance Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

ADDRESS

KITCHEN & BATHROOM REMODELING CITY

STATE ZIP

Sincere Home Decor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LAUNDRY

Innovative Laundry Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . 47

PHONE EMAIL

LENDERS

Intervest Mortgage Investment Co.. . . . . 40 JPMorgan Chase Bank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Luther Burbank Savings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES (TAX DEDUCTIBLE):

LOCKSMITH EVICTION SERVICES

1-2 UNITS = $249.00

Golden Gate Locksmith Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

3-4 UNITS = $269.00

PEST CONTROL

5-8 UNITS = $289.00

Team Too. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

9-16 UNITS = $299.00

17+ UNITS = $299.00 + $5.00 PER UNIT

CHECK (PAYABLE TO EBRHA)

PLUMBING

Albert Nahman Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

TOTAL DUE:

$

MASTERCARD

VISA

CARD NUMBER

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES

Ferguson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AMERICAN EXPRESS

EXPIRATION DATE

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Maisel Property Management. . . . . . . . . . . 39 Western Management Properties, Inc.. . . . 42 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT & SALES

Bay Property Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Beacon Properties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

NAME ON CARD

REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Coldwell Banker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ROOFING SERVICES

SIGNATURE

DETACH THIS FORM AND FAX OR MAIL TO THE ADDRESS BELOW

Frank Fiala Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 General Roofing Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 SMOKE-FREE CONVERSIONS

East Bay Rental Housing Association 360 22nd Street, Suite 240 Oakland, CA 94612 TEL

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American Lung Association . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 WATERPROOFING

Applied Waterproofing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 WINDOW TREATMENTS

American Draperies & Blinds. . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Acceptance of an advertisement by this magazine does not necessarily constitute any endorsement or recommendation by EBRHA, express or implied, of the advertiser or any goods or services offered.

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