Real Estate Law News and Insights

Highlights As the Jan. 21, 2023, statutory deadline to submit compliant housing elements for the 6th Regional Housing Need Assessment (RHNA) Cycle looms over Bay Area governments, all eyes are on the penalties associated with missing the deadline. Several jurisdictions have disputed whether they are afforded a 120-day "grace period"...

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The process of completing new construction requires communication and adaptability from all involved parties. However, when a project fails to adhere to the agreed upon scope, price or details, both contractors and owners may have the grounds to pursue legal action against the other. Helping you to navigate such claims,...

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Highlights The centerpiece of a significant 2022 legislative session is Assembly Bill (AB) 2011, which provides a ministerial, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)-exempt approval pathway for qualifying multifamily projects on commercial zoned land that pay prevailing wages and meet specified affordable housing targets. Other important laws that take effect in...

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