The Los Angeles City Council recently considered a vacancy tax intended to reduce the number of vacant residential units. The proposed Empty Homes Tax would aim to address homelessness by penalizing residential landlords for...more
New Rules on the Horizon to Reduce Emissions and Improve Air Quality -
Facing pressure to meet federal clean air standards, California's South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) voted 7-6 to direct staff to...more
5/15/2018
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Absence of Private Activity Bonds from House Tax Proposal Could Hurt Affordable Housing -
While a lot of people are discussing the ways in which the tax proposals coming out of Congress will impact personal and corporate...more
California Assembly Member Proposes Bill to Limit Abuse of Service Animal Accommodations -
As dogs have transitioned from children's backyard playmates to must-have accessories while their owners are shopping or dining,...more
4/19/2017
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San Francisco Ordinance Invalidated in Victory for Landlords -
In Coyne v. City and County of San Francisco, No. A145044 (Cal. Ct. App. Mar. 21, 2017), the California Court of Appeal invalidated a San Francisco...more
4/13/2017
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California Appellate Court Overturns “Sham Guaranty” Defense -
The single-purpose entity (SPE) has become a ubiquitous tool in commercial real estate acquisitions and financing in California. Lenders increasingly require...more
11/22/2016
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California Coastal Act Blocks Housing Project in Venice Despite Earlier Approvals -
Judge James C. Chalfant of the California Court of Appeal on Sept. 29, 2016, affirmed a lower court ruling denying a developer’s petition...more
10/10/2016
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San Francisco Requires Solar Panel Installation on New Buildings -
Last month, the City of San Francisco passed an ordinance requiring all new buildings to include solar energy systems. California law currently requires...more
5/11/2016
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