The Hoops and Hurdles of Bringing Claims Against Local Governmental Entities
The path to bringing claims against local governmental entities, such as cities and counties, is one filled with obstacles that can deliver a fatal blow to…
Relying on a Void Quiet Title Judgment — Redux
In May 2021, Money and Dirt covered a case published by California’s Second Appellate District — Tsasu LLC v. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. — holding that…
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 —…
What’s the “California Housing Freeze” Proposition on the November Ballot?
A rent control initiative titled the “Affordable Housing Act” — but criticized by others as the “California Housing Freeze” — has qualified as Proposition 10 on…
“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…
Commercial and Industrial Property Owners Take Note: a “Split-Roll” Property Tax Initiative Effort is Underway in California
Proposition 13 — California’s long-tenured law keeping a lid on annual property tax increases — is in the cross-hairs of a new ballot initiative effort. The…