Developers Lose Challenge to Annexation Fees
Real estate developers are painfully aware of various types of fees imposed by local agencies as a condition for permitting development projects. A pair of opinions…
HOAs vs. ADUs
Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have become popular during the run up in California real estate values. ADUs have been touted for several benefits, including increasing housing…
Alter Ego Claims — Beware Attorney Fee Liability
One of the essential purposes of forming an entity and conducting business through that entity is to limit the owners’ personal liability. California law generally views…
A Development Agreement Is A Contract And Can Alter Map “Vested Rights”
Most developers are familiar with the notion that under California’s Subdivision Map Act, the vesting tentative map statutes provide a way of fixing a developer’s rights. …
The “Transit Housing” Bill is Back
About one year ago, Money and Dirt covered the evolution — and demise — of the “transit-rich” housing bill proposed by State Senator Scott Wiener. For…
Legislature Enacts “Housing Creator” Amendment to Housing Accountability Act
California’s Housing Accountability Act, first enacted in 1982 and then strengthened in 2017 by Senate Bill 167, has gained further muscle through a new amendment —…
“Transit-Rich” Housing Bill Dies in Committee
In our blog post of just one month ago — New California Bill Promotes “Transit-Rich” Housing Development — we provided an update on California Senate Bill…
Apartment and Condo Developers in California Take Note: Court Clarifies Calculation of School Impact Fees
Under California’s Education Code (section 17620), a school district can levy a fee on new residential construction for the purpose of funding new or improved school…
New California Bill Promotes “Transit-Rich” Housing Development
California Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Scott Wiener, continues to draw attention as the State struggles to address an under-supply of housing that has not…