L.A. to Legalize Residential Units Previously Created in Violation of Building Code -
On May 10, 2017, the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that would permit previously unapproved dwelling...more
5/25/2017
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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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LACMTA Approves Tax Ballot Measure to Fund $120 Billion Transit Plan -
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACTMA) on June 24, 2016, approved a sales tax ballot measure to help fund $120 billion...more
6/29/2016
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California Governor Proposes "Build By Right" Approval Process for Affordable Housing -
Recognizing the extreme need throughout California for construction of new affordable housing units, on May 13, 2016, Gov. Jerry...more
6/14/2016
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Hit Pause on Energy Use Disclosure -
Pursuant to California Assembly Bill (AB) 1103, the Nonresidential Building Energy Use Disclosure Program required an owner (or an agent authorized to act on behalf of an owner) of...more