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As we have previously discussed, downzoning (changing the zoning designation for property from a more intensive use to a more restrictive use) can possibly rise to the level of a regulatory taking, depending on each individual situation. A recent case, FFV Coyote LLC v. City of San Jose, 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 195036, analyzed this issue at the motion to dismiss stage and concluded that the plaintiffs had sufficiently plead a Fifth Amendment regulatory takings claim to [...]

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" or whether one penalty in particular, colloquially known as "Builder's Remedy," kicks in as of the deadline for compliance. Builder's Remedy is a housing development [...]

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, whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, is in the purview of a legal professional. The following are the most common types of construction [...]