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On Tuesday, the Court of Appeals of Virginia issued a significant decision concerning easements in Barr, et al. v. Garten Development, LLC. The Court held that where a deed that released “easements” conveyed by a previous...more
As the year-end deadline for compliance with the Corporate Transparency Act approaches, boards of cooperatives, condominiums and Homeowners Associations should be aware of the requirements that may affect them. The CTA...more
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs Urge EPA to Block CA’s Clean Fleets...more
On September 9, CFPB Director Rohit Chopra spoke at the National Housing Conference on how a decrease in interest rates could impact mortgage refinancing. Chopra noted that over a fifth of all mortgages currently have...more
A bill that would enable schools, shopping centers, and landlords of multi-unit residential buildings to use the electricity they collect with their own rooftop solar systems has passed the California Legislature....more
The Congressional Research Service (“CRS”) issued a September 16th report titled: Preliminary Data on the IRA Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (“Report”). CRS serves as shared staff to Congressional Committees...more
This fall, California voters will decide whether the state should continue prohibiting cities and counties from enacting or expanding rent control. If they vote “yes” in November, San Francisco could be ready to extend the...more
On September 19, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill (AB) 1893 (Wicks), which significantly modifies the “Builder’s Remedy” under the Housing Accountability Act (Government Code section 65589.5 et seq.) (HAA),...more
On September 19, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill (AB) 2243 (Wicks), which amends AB 2011 (Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022), effective January 1, 2025. As explained in our prior legal...more
District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb settled with Curbio, Inc., to resolve allegations that it deceptively marketed and sold contracts for pre-sale home improvements in violation of the District’s consumer protection laws....more
Local and state elected officials, community stakeholders, private developers, and employers are grappling with Ohio’s recognized lack of high-quality, workforce-attainable housing options. While Ohio has been successful in...more
The ‘fundamental aim’ of the Green Belt as stated in the NPPF is urban containment. The NPPF contains strong protections by imposing strict tests to be met before Green Belt land can be released for development....more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a final rule (the Residential Real Estate Rule) requiring certain persons involved in residential real estate closings and...more
In Charles v. Est. of Kornbacher, the estate sued a defendant regarding the ownership of real property. No. 01-23-00125-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 2947 (Tex. App.—Houston [1st Dist.] April 30, 2024, no pet. history)....more
Clients often request that their counsel focus lease negotiations exclusively on those terms most likely to have the most significant impact on economics and the long-term relationship with the counterparty. This request...more
Co-op and condo boards have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to residents with disabilities. Residents often request permission to live with their so-called emotional support or therapy animals (“ESAs”)...more
In a recent amicus brief submitted to the Colorado Supreme Court, the Colorado Attorney General’s (AG) office has expressed its support for plaintiffs in a case that raises questions about the interplay between Colorado’s...more
On September 12, the Washington Supreme Court affirmed a Court of Appeals decision that declared the City of Sammamish––and all other municipalities enumerated under Revised Code of Washington 8.12.030––does not lose its...more
As the end of the year approaches, there has been no determination that community associations will be relieved of the requirement to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). While we remain hopeful of a legislative...more
Whether a strata corporation has the standing to bring representative Real Estate Development Marketing Act, SBC 2004, c 41 (REDMA) claims on behalf of owners has been a long-standing issue in strata property law. The B.C....more
The most common question community associations in planned communities (i.e., single, family homes) pose is, "How can we amend our declaration?" Of course, this question includes many layers: What is the proper procedure?;...more
The idea of borrowing against equity in a residential home through a second mortgage has been around for almost a century. However, the popularity of a home equity line of credit (HELOC) increased in the 1980s following the...more
Revenue-management tools are ubiquitous across sectors, but many hotel owners, operators, and management companies use such tools on a daily basis. As these products have improved, many have incorporated algorithms enabling...more
Buying a home is commonly an individual’s most significant purchase. A buyer will often turn to a real estate agent for guidance during the home buying process, particularly because historically the seller pays the buyer’s...more
During the 2024 California Legislative Session, which closed on August 31, the State Legislature again passed many bills seeking to ease the state’s housing crisis. This post focuses on key housing-related bills that are, at...more