Legal Alerts Mar 18, 2021
Calif. Cities Can Still Impose Commercial Eviction Moratoriums
Executive Order Extends Authorization
Since redevelopment agencies dissolved in 2012, public agencies have sought alternative ways to facilitate and fund economic development, affordable housing development and other community improvements.
Best Best & Krieger LLP’s Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing team helps cities, counties, economic development agencies, housing authorities, redevelopment agency and housing successor agencies, as well as private commercial and residential developers throughout the lifecycle of their development/redevelopment projects.
Unrivaled Experience
We represent hundreds of public agencies and serve as general or special counsel to more redevelopment successor agencies and economic development-related agencies than any other law firm in California. We actively guided clients through the Department of Finance lead dissolution process and, now, we are moving clients forward with their post-redevelopment dissolution property dispositions and economic development efforts. Our lawyers are adept at helping public and private clients navigate the post-redevelopment regime, and qualifying for and utilizing community enhancement programs and other new economic development tools to fund projects and accomplish their development goals.
Working collaboratively with our Public-Private Partnership, Eminent Domain, Real Estate, Environmental Law, Tax, Labor & Employment and litigation lawyers, we advise on:
Real Estate
Experienced in all aspects of real estate asset acquisition and dispositions, we have structured all types of deals across asset classes, including purchase and sale agreements, lease-leaseback arrangements, commercial and residential leases, ground leases and other conveyances. We also structure and assist with project finance and entitlements.
Affordable Housing
BB&K attorneys represent numerous housing authorities and housing successor agencies throughout California, and negotiate and draft affordable housing agreements, loan agreements and associated regulatory and resale restriction agreements, and rental and for-sale affordable housing project-related contracts. Additionally, we advise on:
Our Washington, D.C. attorneys actively engage in legislative and regulatory processes, advocating for clients regarding laws affecting federal housing laws and funding.
Financing
Working closely with members of our Public Finance team, we assist in structuring the financial aspects of economic and housing deals, including bond and tax-credit financing. Additionally, we help clients create financing districts, including infrastructure and community services facility districts, special tax vehicles, assessment districts, and school facility improvement districts.
Executive Order Extends Authorization
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program's 35th Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference
Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
California Public Agencies Impacted by AB 1486 Mandates
California’s AB 168 Adds Requirements to Approval Process
However, AB 3182 Creates Ambiguity for Rental Restrictions in CIDs
Limited Local Control, Affordable Housing Incentives and More
League of California Cities
Profiles in Diversity Journal Named the Business Practice Leader to its Annual List
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020
Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa Return to Prestigious List
California Appellate Court Provides Guidance
Court of Appeal Holds Cities May Enact Various Forms of Residential Rent Control Measures
Housing Webinar by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer Among Most Popular Posts
Best Lawyers Webinar
The Legislation’s Key Provisions for Public Agencies and Local Governments
Ninth Circuit Decision in Apartment-Condominium Conversion Program Dispute
California Order to Minimize Housing Security and Business Continuity Impacts
Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More
Elections, Public Safety, Surplus Funds and More
League of California Cities
The “4-Plex Bill” Meant to Address the Housing Crisis Couldn’t Muster Enough Support
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
BB&K Webinar
Livability Discussion Part 2 by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer in PublicCEO
Livability Discussion Part 1 by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer in PublicCEO
AB 485 to Promote Greater Oversight and Transparency
Part 6: New California Housing Laws
Part 5: New California Housing Laws
Part 4: New California Housing Laws
Part 3: New California Housing Laws
Part 2: New California Housing Laws
Part 1: New California Housing Laws
BB&K Webinar
BB&K Webinar
The Real Estate Attorney is the Subject of a Sacramento Business Journal Column
Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa
International Municipal Lawyers Association
City Attorneys Association of Los Angeles County
Public-Private Partnership Conference & Expo
University of California, Davis, Extension Course
Congratulations on the Women of Influence Award
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019
2019 Brings Changes to Election, Revenue, Conflict of Interest, Property and Public Safety Laws… and More
City Attorney for Malibu Discusses Ordinances to Protect Residents
Additional Changes to Leadership Roles
New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018
Impacts to Information Sharing, Grant Policies and More
Partner Gregg Kettles Discusses West Hollywood’s Ordinance in the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Journal
Daily Journal Recognizes California’s Best
California Lawmakers Continue to Address Housing Crisis
League of California Cities
BB&K Team Led by Partner Seth Merewitz Represents Port of San Diego in P3 Deal
Limitations on Rent Increases Imposed by Cities Not Considered a “Taking”
American Planning Association
California Association of Public Procurement Officials
American Association of Port Authorities
California County Counsels' Association
PublicCEO
Land Use Professionals Organization
Land Use Law and Planning Conference 2018 Program
Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic Development
What Are the Challenges and Barriers and How Can They Be Addressed?
Affordable Housing Production in California Gets a Boost from Sacramento
International Municipal Lawyers Association
Bank of America v. City of Miami (Consolidated with Wells Fargo & Co. v. City of Miami)
BB&K Webinar on Short-Term Vacation Rentals Like Airbnb, VRBO, and Flipkey
BB&K Free Webinar
BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Discusses Development with the Orange County Register
By Mark A. Easter, Joshua Nelson and Todd R. Leishman
LCC Public Works Officers Institute
L.A. County Bar Association
2017 Public-Private Partnership Conference and Expo
Third in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
By Ruben Duran
Second in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
First in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond
Laws Passed in 2016 That Will Impact Public Agency Work
Partner
Partner
American Planning Association
Court Decision Provides Guidance for Affordable Housing Units within the Coastal Zone
Partners Victor L. Wolf, Iris P. Yang and Danielle G. Sakai Represent City of Fontana
Partner Iris Yang Litigated Against Department of Finance
Southern California Association of NonProfit Housing Conference
New Opportunities in Public/Private Finance and Development
Sacramento County Bar Association
Pioneer of Redevelopment Coomes Lends His Insights as Contributing Author and Editor
ULI Public Realm Initiative Council
Failure to Comply Could Impact HUD Funding
Opportunities for Public Housing Residents and Local Government Agencies
StimULI Breakfast
California Appellate Court Ruling on Proposition 22
Partners Victor L. Wolf and Danielle G. Sakai represent City of Fontana
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