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Allen Matkins

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 9.19.24

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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

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Rockville and Montgomery County Take Differing Approaches to Rent Stabilization

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The City of Rockville and Montgomery County are addressing affordable housing with differing approaches. Both jurisdictions took action on rent control this summer, with plans for future legislation or applicable regulations...more

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New Bill Requires Municipalities to Assess Affordable Housing Properties Based on Net Rental Income

The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed a bill requiring municipalities to assess properties used solely for low and moderate-income housing based on the capitalized value of their net rental income....more

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The Potential of Rent Control in Rhode Island

In 2023, Providence had the largest year over year residential rent increase compared to every other major U.S. city. Rising rental rates are not isolated to the Ocean State. Median residential rent prices increased in cities...more

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NYC’s Rent Stabilization Laws Upheld by Supreme Court in Light of Affordable Housing Challenges Nationwide

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On February 20, the US Supreme Court declined to hear challenges brought by rental unit owners to recent changes made to New York City’s Rent Stabilization Laws. Since these changes went into effect in 2019, news outlets have...more

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Proposed CEQA and Tax Exemptions for Projects in Downtown San Francisco

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Senate Bill (SB) 1227, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener on February 15, 2024, would help speed the recovery of downtown San Francisco by creating a new CEQA exemption for qualifying commercial, institutional, student...more

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Live Local Act: Proposed New Language Protects Early Applicants

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The Florida Legislature continues to modify the proposed changes to the Live Local Act (Act) through the latest version of Senate Bill 328 (SB 328), passed on February 7, 2024. For background on the original Act, see “Live...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 12.20.23

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The California Coastal Commission unanimously voted last Thursday to issue $4.7 million in fines to the Rio Del Mar Beach Island Homeowners Association. The violations, accruing since 1982, have to do with blocked beach...more

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Cozen Cities - December 13, 2023

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BALTIMORE — New UpSurge CEO Bets on Baltimore, Tech Tech- entrepreneur Kory Bailey — who was recently named CEO of UpSurge, a nonprofit, professional ecosystem-building organization — spoke about his efforts to build a...more

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Montgomery County, Maryland Adopts 6% Cap on Rent Increases

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Montgomery County has enacted a comprehensive rent stabilization law that will limit annual rent increases for rental housing in the County to three percent plus CPI, with a maximum limit of 6%. The law...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 8.04.23

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The Biden administration last Thursday announced further steps to lower housing costs and boost supply. The administration is looking to incentivize municipalities to lift restrictive land use and zoning policies by...more

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Cozen Cities - July 26, 2023

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CHICAGO — Mayor Johnson Launches Campaign to Close Chicago’s Device Gap- Mayor Brandon Johnson, in partnership with World Business Chicago, announced the launch of a month-long campaign encouraging Chicago’s business...more

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New Multifamily Update

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As noted in our prior alert, two different rent control bills are pending in Montgomery County, MD. The HOME Act (16-23) would limit rent increases to the lesser of 3% or the Voluntary Rent Guidelines published annually by...more

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Multifamily Updates – Rent Control, Tax Increases, Condominium Warranties, FHFA Tenant Protections RFI

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As a follow-up to our prior alert, we wanted to provide an update to legislative activities in the region: New Prince George’s County Updated Rent Control FAQs. We continue to receive many questions regarding the...more

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Prince George's County - Rent Control Update

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As a follow-up to our recent alerts, the Prince George’s County Council in Maryland held a public hearing Tuesday, April 25, and approved CB-51-2023, An Emergency Act Concerning Landlord Retaliation for Rent Stabilization...more

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Live Local Act Provides Affordable Housing Incentives, Bans Rent Control

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On March 29, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 102 (Live Local Act) that becomes effective July 1, 2023. The Live Local Act, among other things, seeks to provide available and affordable housing to the...more

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Cozen Cities - April 5, 2023

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Gig Economy & Technology- SEATTLE — Gig Workers to Receive Paid Sick, Safe Leave- The city will be providing paid sick and safe leave for most gig workers, who will accrue a day of paid sick leave for every 30 days they...more

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Florida State Legislature Passes Sweeping Affordable Housing Bill

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On March 24, 2023 the Florida State Legislature passed and presented to Gov. DeSantis a sweeping housing bill which aims to provide significant support for affordable and workforce housing development and preservation for...more

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Broad Street Brief: City Council Committee Holds Hearings on Source-of-Income Discrimination, Rent Control

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This week, the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development & the Homeless heard testimony on housing voucher-based discrimination and potential legislation on rent control, during which tenants, housing providers, and...more

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Prince George’s County Enacts Rent Stabilization Act, Montgomery County Introduces Two Rent Control Bills

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Summary - The Rent Stabilization Act signed into law by Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks restricts County landlords from increasing tenants’ rent above 3 percent over a 12-month period. Separately,...more

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Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Aims to Improve Affordable Housing in Worcester

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The City of Worcester has proposed an Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance (the “IZ Ordinance”) aimed at improving the affordability of housing units within the city without stifling the level of housing production. The Worcester...more

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Appeals Court Rules Against Orange County’s Proposed Rent Control Ordinance

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On October 27, 2022, the Fifth District Court of Appeals decided 2-1 that the proposed rent control ordinance should be enjoined from placement on the November ballot. The effect of the opinion is that as of yesterday,...more

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Orange County’s "Rent Stabilization" Measure - October Update

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Orange County’s "rent stabilization" measure is now officially on the November ballot. The exact language on which Orange County voters will vote (and are in fact already voting if they opted to get a vote-by-mail ballot)...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - April 2022 #2

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Judge rules that City of Santee (San Diego County) must overturn approval of 3,000-home Fanita Ranch project due to wildfire concerns The San Diego Union-Tribune – April 12 A California judge has ordered Santee to throw out...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - November 2021

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Biden framework includes $150B for affordable housing - The Hill – October 28 - President Joe Biden’s proposed climate change and social services bill, the “Build Back Better Act,” is expected to include $150 billion...more

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