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Permission has been given to appeal to the United Kingdom's Upper Tribunal concerning two "Regulation 3" notices issued under the leaseholder-protections regime of the Building Safety Act 2022 (the "Act"). This follows a...more
Recent federal court decisions in Maryland and the District of Columbia mark the latest developments in ongoing litigation over state and local restrictions on natural gas appliances. Both courts rejected preemption...more
Nach der Bundestagswahl im Februar 2025 hat die neue Bundesregierung erste politische Akzente gesetzt, die auch und insbesondere die Immobilienbranche betreffen. Das Jahr 2026 bringt einige wichtige Gesetzesänderungen im...more
Pennsylvania has moved into a new regulatory era with the statewide adoption of the 2021 International Codes (I‑Codes), which became effective on January 1, 2026, as part of the latest Uniform Construction Code (UCC) update....more
At the end of January 2026, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) launched a consultation, "Improving proportionality and safety outcomes in building control: telecommunications work"...more
In Oliva v. Dickson (2025 ONSC 6666), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice delivered a decision that should capture the attention of developers, vendor-builders and anyone selling improved property in Ontario. The case is a...more
On Feb. 18, 2026, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual State of the State and budget address. He discussed successes under his leadership and provided insight into the state’s priorities for fiscal year (FY) 2027,...more
New York City has recently amended its construction safety training requirements to address not only physical hazards on jobsites but also the mental health and well-being of workers. This change represents one of the most...more
Real estate laws in Canada present unique opportunities and challenges. Our lawyers have authored the “Canada” chapter of Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use 2026, a global guide published by Chambers and Partners. Our...more
Aloia v. Diament Bldg. Corp., 329 A.3d 586 (Pa. 2024) and Clearfield County v. Transystems Corp., 338 A.3d 110 (Pa. 2025) - The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has accepted review in two matters that could materially affect the...more
The U.S. House of Representatives on February 9 advanced a wide-ranging bipartisan bill seeking to address the national housing crisis. The Housing for the 21st Century Act seeks to accelerate housing development by removing...more
Mass timber is gaining popularity in multi-storey construction projects across both Canada and the United States. The benefits of mass timber in terms of efficient construction and reduced staffing requirements for...more
On December 5, 2025, Governor Hochul signed into law an amended RPAPL § 881 statute (the "2025 Amended Statute"). We previously addressed this proposed amendment in two articles, the first published in a 2024 issue of the...more
In New Oil Christian Center v. GuideOne Mutual Insurance Co., 2025 WL 642914 (D. Minn. Feb. 27, 2025), the court held that a commercial property policy provision limiting recovery for roof surfacing to actual cash value (ACV)...more
As remote work reshapes the commercial real estate market and demand for office space declines, owners and developers are increasingly pursuing office-to-residential conversions as a way to unlock value in underperforming...more
New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the construction industry, reflecting increased attention on suicide prevention and substance abuse. The new law amends the New York...more
In 2024, Washington citizens voted to prohibit the legislature from banning natural gas, by adopting Initiative 2066. The efficacy of that vote was immediately challenged on appeal by a variety of clean energy and...more
On 17 December 2025, the government published the third Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report (Progress Report) in addition to the Single Construction Regulator prospectus and consultation, the fire engineering...more
This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more
This article summarizes changes in California construction law taking effect in 2026. AB 130 and SB 131 - Comprehensive Reforms to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Effective January 1, 2026, CEQA undergoes...more
1. ADJUDICATOR’S DECISION NOT ENFORCED DUE TO MISREPRESENTATION IN ADJUDICATOR NOMINATING BOARD (“ANB”) APPLICATION FORM - The recent case of RNJM Limited v Purpose Social Homes Limited [2025] EWHC 2224 (TCC) reiterates...more
Since the devastating 2020 Labor Day wildfires, the Oregon Legislature has passed a range of laws to create fire-adapted communities. Originally published in the Oregon Daily Journal of Commerce - November 14, 2025....more
If you create or use architectural plans, understanding how copyright law works is critical. Home-plans are reused far more often than many assume. Builders may reuse design drawings without approval. Homeowners may hand...more
1. ADJUDICATOR’S JURISDICTION TO ORDER PAYMENT OF AN INTERIM APPLICATION NOTIFIED SUM WITHIN A TRUE VALUE ADJUDICATION- The recent case of VMA Services Limited v Project One London Limited [2025] EWHC 1815 (TCC)...more
Update on Government Reopening and HUD - Operations Following the resolution of the federal funding lapse, the federal government formally reopened on November 12. While core functions have restarted, we expect HUD to...more