California Prepares for Possible Rollback of Federal Water, Wetlands Regulations -
Scott Pruitt, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has discussed eliminating what he...more
1/24/2017
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Proposed Landmark Rules Could Make LA Redevelopment More Difficult -
Los Angeles City Council Member Jose Huizar has proposed a new set of rules that could make it more difficult for owners of historic properties in Los...more
1/18/2017
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Owners, Developers Face Challenges Converting Parking to E-Commerce Delivery Space -
Because millennials make up an increasing number of urban residents, owners and developers of apartment and condominium buildings are...more
11/28/2016
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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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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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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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Residential Communities: Calderon Process for HOAs Likely to Be Extended Again -
The California Assembly Committee on Judiciary in early April unanimously passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1963 to extend the pre-litigation...more
4/13/2016
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FDIC Clarifies "Abandoned Foreclosures" Guidelines -
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) clarified on March 2, 2016, its existing guidelines with respect to the decision by any FDIC-supervised institution to...more
California Senate Proposes $2 Billion on Housing for Homeless -
California state senators put forth a proposal on Jan. 4, 2016, to spend $2 billion to build or rehabilitate permanent housing for homeless people,...more