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If approved by Governor Newsom, Assembly Bill (AB) 2011 would provide for "by right" streamlined ministerial (i.e., no CEQA) approval of qualifying mixed-income and affordable housing projects along commercial corridors in commercial zoning districts. This new law would be a game-changer for multi-family housing developers providing on-site affordable housing. The new law would become operative on July 1, 2023 and would be in effect until at least January 1, 2033. The following is a summary of the [...]

In the iconic scene from the classic movie Cool Hand Luke, the role played by character actor Strother Martin famously complains to the character played by Paul Newman: "What we've got here, is failure to communicate." Just like the consequences faced by Newman's character for that failure, the consequences of a failure to communicate on a construction project can also be severe. Ineffective project communication can lead to project delays, poor work, increased costs, misunderstandings and [...]

New York's Courts Uphold the Letter of New York City's Guaranty Law Holland & Knight Retail and Commercial Development and Leasing Blog New York City enacted Administrative Code Section 22-1005, known as the "Guaranty Law" prohibiting enforcement of personal guaranties and supporting commercial leases, in May 2020. The law applies to defaults that occurred between March 7, 2020, and June 30, 2021. It includes a declaration of legislative intent explaining that the New York City [...]