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Unpicking the Government’s Bill to Ban Upwards Only Rent Reviews

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The Government (through Deputy PM Angela Rayner) introduced the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill into the Commons on 10 July. Amongst other matters the Bill seeks to reignite a Labour policy last seen at the...more

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UK Real Estate: An end to upwards-only rent reviews?

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On 10 July 2025, the UK Government published its “English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”, saying it aimed to let local people “take the reins in driving growth”. But tucked away in a 338 page Bill dealing...more

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Texas Multifamily Revolution: Governor Abbott Considers Texas Senate Bill That Could Transform Zoning for Mixed-Use Residential /...

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Introduction to Texas Senate Bill SB 840 - To combat the housing shortage in Texas, the Texas Senate introduced Bill C.S.S.B. 840 (SB 840 or the bill) in April 2025. The purpose of the bill is to streamline the conversion...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Connecticut Focuses on Streamlining/Incentivizing Commercial to Residential Building Conversions

As part of an ongoing effort to address the affordable housing shortage, the Connecticut General Assembly has passed Senate Bill No. 1444 which is designed to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings to residential use....more

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California’s Proposed Vacancy Tax Bill Watered Down to Reporting Requirement

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A bill recently introduced in the California State Senate would have imposed a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies, but has been rewritten after facing strong opposition. Authored by California State...more

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California May Soon Require Owners To Register And Report Commercial Property

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In California, it seems that everything must be registered and reported to the state.  A spot bill, SB 789 (Menjivar) was recently amended to require that individuals and entities owning commercial property in the state to...more

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Vacancy Tax on Commercial Property Proposed in California

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A recent bill introduced in the California State Senate would impose a tax on commercial buildings that have prolonged vacancies. Authored by California State Senator Caroline Menjivar, SB 789 is intended to discourage...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Connecticut Property Tax Bills to Get Public Hearings

Two of the Connecticut General Assembly's most influential committees are holding public hearings this week on the following property tax bills of note...more

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Governor DeSantis Aims to Eliminate Florida Commercial Rent Sales Tax by 2027

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As part of the proposed $115.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2025-26, Governor DeSantis has outlined a plan to eliminate Florida's longstanding commercial rent sales tax. This proposal continues Florida's tax reduction...more

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Connecticut Bill Aims to Incentivize Commercial to Residential Building Conversions

National and local news has been replete with stories discussing the challenges and benefits of converting underutilized commercial properties such as office buildings into needed housing.  A recently introduced bill pending...more

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Longer Leases, Lower Ground Rents and Leasehold Liberation: Residential Reforms in the King’s Speech Explained

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The King’s speech announced a new Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill ‘to reform the housing market by making it cheaper and easier for leaseholders to purchase their freehold and tackling the exploitation of millions of...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

“Residents First” Proposal Introduced to Cleveland City Council

This month, a proposal dubbed the “Residents First Legislative Package” (the “Proposal”) was introduced to Cleveland City Council. The Proposal is aimed at combatting vacant and dilapidated buildings in the City of Cleveland...more

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Briefcase 2023 Quarter 2: Key Real Estate Cases and Updates

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In this quarter’s edition, we cover cases concerning continuing nuisance, business lease renewals, “subject to contract” and misrepresentation. We also tell you about the new Renters (Reform) Bill recently introduced to...more

Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

New Jersey Moves to Establish Database of Available Commercial Real Estate Properties

What You Need to Know- •Governor Murphy is now considering legislation that would establish a Vacant Storefront Registry Program database of commercial real estate that is available for purchase or lease by small businesses...more

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U.S. COVID-19: California Senators Attempt to Provide Some Relief for Commercial Tenants: Senate Bill 939 Includes a Commercial...

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In California, commercial landlords and tenants, as well as their investors and lenders, are paying close attention to Senate Bill 939 (“SB 939”). SB 939, which was introduced by Senators Scott Wiener and Lena Gonzalez on...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Housing in California in 2020: A Look Ahead and a Lesson in Try, Try Again

Indisputably, 2019 was an important year for housing in California. As we noted in our prior blog post, Governor Newsom signed legislation creating statewide rent control, preventing discrimination against people paying rent...more

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Short-Term Rental Update: Sonder now worth $1 billion after its latest funding round; commercial tax rate could quadruple...

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Sonder Reaches Unicorn Status - ("Airbnb competitor Sonder says after new funding round it’s now worth $1B," Real Deal - LA Real Estate News on Jul 11, 2019) Congratulations is well-deserved for Sonder, which just...more

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Florida Legislature Passes Sweeping Assignment of Benefits Legislation

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Significant changes appear to be in the pipeline for Florida property insurers after the Florida legislature passed sweeping assignment of benefits (AOB) reform legislation last week....more

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Connecticut Makes Favorable Changes to its Commercial PACE Financing Program

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On July 11, 2017, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted H.B. 7208 (“Revised C-PACE Statute”) to make several minor changes to the existing statute governing the State’s commercial property assessed clean energy (or...more

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The Texas Tree Mitigation Fee Credit Bill is Resurrected from the Dead

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Many developers must remove existing trees in order to build new homes or buildings. Some cities have required developers to pay fees, known as tree mitigation fees, as a condition for permitting the removal of the trees....more

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