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How the Housing Crisis Act Affects Development Impact Fees
January 19th, 2021
Housing shortages are not only a problem in the Bay Area. Large swaths of California are experiencing a lack of housing. Enter the Housing Crisis Act. The California legislature passed the Housing Crisis Act in 2019. A major part of the law limits th…
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Categories: Land Use, Permits and Appeals
Understanding the Housing Accountability Act
September 17th, 2020
The Housing Accountability Act restricts local governments from blocking housing developments. As long as a proposed project meets zoning and permit requirements, the municipality cannot prevent the builder from moving forward. Construction firms sho…
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Categories: Land Use, Permits and Appeals
Can I Ask Potential Tenants if They Have an Emotional Support Animal During the Screening Process?
July 31st, 2020
What is an Emotional Support Animal? Emotional support animals (sometimes called simply “support animals” or “companion animals”) are animals that support disabled people. Unlike service animals, like seeing eye dogs, they do not require spec…
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Categories: Landlord/Tenant Issues
Less Red Tape Promotes Easier, Faster Building of ADUs
June 10th, 2020
In 2019, five new bills became effective for the building of Accessory Dwelling Units. What are ADUs, and what impact do the newly enacted bills have on the California housing market? About ADUs The term Accessory Dwelling Unit refers to a housing un…
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Categories: Land Use, Permits and Appeals
What Landlords Need to Know About New Rent Control, Eviction Laws
March 20th, 2020
Your life as a landlord in California is not easy, and few people understand how difficult it is to navigate state restrictions. New state laws protect tenants in the areas of rent control and eviction. You need protection, too. It starts with unders…
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Categories: Landlord/Tenant Issues