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Permitting Reform Ramps Up in California With Introduction of ‘Housing Package’

Paul Hastings LLP on 4/1/2025

For years, California has often been held up as the poster child for enervating environmental regulation. A primary target of this criticism has been the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the landmark legislation...more

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 8.12.24

Allen Matkins on 8/13/2024

On June 27, 2024, the California First District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a writ petition challenging the City of Lafayette’s determination that a 12-unit residential condominium building qualified for the Class...more

BTR Series Part 5: Debt Funds Options—NHFIC and Alternatives

K&L Gates LLP on 8/24/2023

Investment in build to rent (BTR) residential developments is being driven by community and government demand, tax and other government incentives, longer term returns and lower maintenance costs and incentives compared to...more

California Court of Appeal Affirms Powerful Litigation Tool for Defending Housing

Holland & Knight LLP on 5/3/2023

One of the key problems contributing to California's housing crisis is that it is relatively easy for housing opponents to file litigation challenging housing approvals, and even a completely meritless lawsuit can cause years...more

FHFA Issues Final Rule on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Duty to Serve Underserved Markets

Orrick - Finance 20/20 on 12/21/2016

On December 13, 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) issued a final rule implementing the Duty to Serve provisions mandated by the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended...more

West Coast Real Estate Update: October 2016 #1

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/10/2016

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

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