Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing

Legal Alerts Nov 07, 2022

Ninth Circuit Revisits and Clarifies the Reach of Martin v. City of Boise

Court Invalidates City’s Attempts to “Evade” Martin

Legal Alerts Oct 13, 2022

Two New Bills Further Restrict Local Regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units

AB 2221 and SB 897 Create Major Changes to California’s ADU Laws

Event Sep 08, 2022

2022 Cal Cities Annual Conference

BB&K Attorneys to Present on AB 602, Wireless Permitting, City Governance Models and the Surplus Land Act

Legal Alerts Jul 28, 2022

AB 2244: Greatly Reduced Parking Requirements for California’s Places of Worship Building Affordable Housing

Religious Properties Can Now Cut Parking by up to 50% When Building Affordable Housing

Legal Alerts Jul 26, 2022

Surplus Land Act Inventory Requirements and Newly Issued Compliance Resources

Getting Ahead of an Annual AB 1486 Mandate and New State-issued Compliance Tools

Legal Alerts Jul 20, 2022

California Legislature Grants Housing Element Compliance Extensions

California Cities and Homeless Efforts to Benefit From SB 197

Press Releases Jun 21, 2022

Nancy Park Named to Sacramento Business Journal's Women Who Mean Business List

Annual List Recognizes Women Who Represent the Best of Sacramento’s Business Community

Press Releases May 18, 2022

Lauren Langer Recognized as Top L.A. Attorney

Los Angeles Business Journal Honors Standout Legal Talent

Client Successes Mar 24, 2022

San Juan Capistrano Supportive Housing and City Hall Project Earns Unanimous Approval

BB&K Served Key Role in Guiding City Through Nearly Two Years of Research and Planning

BB&K In the News Feb 05, 2022

BB&K Attorney Featured in Year-End Hobbies Article

Daily Journal Article Highlights Anne Branham’s Reading Goals and Achievements

Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022

In With the New – Part One

BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year

Press Releases Jan 06, 2022

Best Best & Krieger Promotes Six Attorneys to Partner

Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee

Event Nov 18, 2021

2021 California Land Use Law & Policy Conference

BB&K's Lauren Langer and Todd Leishman to Discuss Affordable Housing at Virtual Event

Legal Alerts Oct 05, 2021

AB 345: Local Agencies Must Allow Separate Sale or Conveyance of Certain ADUs

Applies to ADUs Constructed by Qualified Nonprofits

Legal Alerts Sep 22, 2021

Court Prohibits Los Angeles City from Summarily Destroying Homeless Individuals’ “Bulky” Items

Ninth Circuit Affirms Lower Court’s Preliminary Injunction

Legal Alerts Sep 09, 2021

SB 9: It’s Not a Duplex Bill, It’s a Fourplex Bill!

Bill to Allow Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects By-Right in Single-Family Zones Passes in Legislature and Awaits Governor Approval

Legal Alerts Sep 08, 2021

Common Interest Developments May Not Impose Post-Purchase Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals

City Restrictions Are Not Affected

Press Releases Aug 12, 2021

BB&K Partner Michael Maurer Recognized As Daily Journal Top 40 Under 40

Publication Annually Recognizes Attorneys for their Achievements

Legal Alerts Jul 13, 2021

AB 832: California Eviction Protections

COVID-19 Rental Housing Recovery Act

BB&K In the News Jun 28, 2021

BB&K Municipal Law Attorney Todd Leishman Appointed Indian Wells City Attorney

Brings Housing, Litigation, Real Estate and Public Law Experience to the Role

Press Releases Jun 08, 2021

BB&K Attorneys Return to Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars List

Megan Garibaldi, Ryan Guiboa and Jennifer Misetich on 2021 List

Authored Articles & Publications May 26, 2021

Planning, Zoning and Development Legal Update

A Q&A With BB&K Of Counsel Todd Leishman and Partner Alisha Winterswyk

Press Releases May 20, 2021

Sonia Carvalho Named a Top Woman Lawyer 2021

Daily Journal Includes Municipal Law Partner on its Annual List

Legal Alerts Mar 18, 2021

Calif. Cities Can Still Impose Commercial Eviction Moratoriums

Executive Order Extends Authorization

Event Jan 08, 2021

Planning, Zoning and Development Law: What's New from California's Judicial and Legislative Branches

UCLA Extension Public Policy Program's 35th Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference

Legal Alerts Jan 06, 2021

Housing and Environmental New Laws

Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021

Legal Alerts Dec 16, 2020

New Surplus Land Act Requirements to Take Effect Jan. 1

California Public Agencies Impacted by AB 1486 Mandates

Legal Alerts Dec 14, 2020

New Tribal Consultation Process for Multi-Family Housing

California’s AB 168 Adds Requirements to Approval Process

Legal Alerts Nov 10, 2020

California Clears the Path for Rentals in Residential Common Interest Developments

However, AB 3182 Creates Ambiguity for Rental Restrictions in CIDs

Legal Alerts Oct 27, 2020

Calif. Housing Laws Amended by 2020 Bills

Limited Local Control, Affordable Housing Incentives and More

Event Oct 07, 2020

League of California Cities 2020 Annual Conference & Expo

Housing Law Update

Press Releases Sep 23, 2020

BB&K Partner Nancy Park is a Woman Worth Watching

Profiles in Diversity Journal Named the Business Practice Leader to its Annual List

Legal Alerts Sep 03, 2020

AB 3088: California Eviction Protections

The Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020

Press Releases Jun 11, 2020

Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2020 Includes Two BB&K Attorneys

Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa Return to Prestigious List

Legal Alerts Jun 09, 2020

Post-Redevelopment Distribution of Tax Increments Clarified

California Appellate Court Provides Guidance

Legal Alerts May 04, 2020

Cities Have Broad Discretion to Determine Their Rent Control Programs

Court of Appeal Holds Cities May Enact Various Forms of Residential Rent Control Measures

Press Releases May 04, 2020

Two BB&K Attorneys Among JD Supra Top Authors List

Housing Webinar by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer Among Most Popular Posts

Event May 01, 2020

COVID-19 & Rental Agreements

Best Lawyers Webinar

Legal Alerts Mar 27, 2020

Third Federal Funding Bill Provides $2.2 Trillion for COVID-19 Impacts

The Legislation’s Key Provisions for Public Agencies and Local Governments

Legal Alerts Mar 26, 2020

Takings Claim Fails on “Ripeness” Grounds

Ninth Circuit Decision in Apartment-Condominium Conversion Program Dispute

Legal Alerts Mar 23, 2020

COVID-19: Eviction and Foreclosure Moratoria and Business Regulations

California Order to Minimize Housing Security and Business Continuity Impacts

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 13, 2020

PublicCEO: BB&K Municipal Law Team Discusses New Public Agency Laws - Part 2

Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 12, 2020

PublicCEO: BB&K Municipal Law Team Discusses New Public Agency Laws - Part 1

Elections, Public Safety, Surplus Funds and More

Event Feb 05, 2020

2020 League of California Cities City Manager's Conference

League of California Cities

Legal Alerts Feb 03, 2020

Senate Bill 50 Dies in the Senate: Now What?

The “4-Plex Bill” Meant to Address the Housing Crisis Couldn’t Muster Enough Support

Event Jan 24, 2020

34th Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference

UCLA Extension Public Policy Program

Legal Alerts Jan 08, 2020

New Housing & Land Use, Local Government and Public Contracting Laws

Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 23, 2019

Connecting Housing and Transportation for Livable Cities

Livability Discussion Part 2 by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer in PublicCEO

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 23, 2019

In Housing Crisis, Calif. Lawmakers Look for Ways to Increase Livability

Livability Discussion Part 1 by Partners Ruben Duran and Michael Maurer in PublicCEO

Legal Alerts Oct 21, 2019

New Economic Development Subsidy Requirements

AB 485 to Promote Greater Oversight and Transparency

Legal Alerts Oct 17, 2019

Housing Density Bonus and Reporting Changes for Local Agencies

Part 6: New California Housing Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 16, 2019

California Paves Way for More ADUs

Part 5: New California Housing Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 16, 2019

SB 330 Limits Local Laws Over Housing Developments

Part 4: New California Housing Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 16, 2019

Tenant Protection Act Sets Statewide Rent Caps and Eviction Rules

Part 3: New California Housing Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 15, 2019

Surplus Land Act Requirements Expand for Local Agencies

Part 2: New California Housing Laws

Legal Alerts Oct 14, 2019

Omnibus Housing Bill Adds Teeth to Housing Element Law Enforcement

Part 1: New California Housing Laws

BB&K In the News Jul 02, 2019

Meet BB&K Sacramento Office Managing Partner Nancy Park

The Real Estate Attorney is the Subject of a Sacramento Business Journal Column

Press Releases Jun 06, 2019

Two BB&K Municipal Law Attorneys on So Cal Super Lawyers Rising Stars List

Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa

Press Releases Feb 25, 2019

Partner Nancy Park Honored by CREW-Sacramento

Congratulations on the Women of Influence Award

Legal Alerts Jan 10, 2019

New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies in California – Part II

Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019

Legal Alerts Jan 09, 2019

New Year, New Laws Impacting Public Agencies in California – Part I

2019 Brings Changes to Election, Revenue, Conflict of Interest, Property and Public Safety Laws… and More

BB&K In the News Jan 08, 2019

Price Gouging After Wildfire: The Real Deal Interviews BB&K’s Christi Hogin

City Attorney for Malibu Discusses Ordinances to Protect Residents

Press Releases Jan 02, 2019

BB&K Announces Three New Partners

Additional Changes to Leadership Roles

Press Releases Dec 19, 2018

Cities’ Struggles to Meet Obligations Are Real — BB&K Municipal Law Team Grows to Help

New and Expanded Services and More Attorneys and Staff Added in 2018

Legal Alerts Oct 23, 2018

Health Care Districts Facing New Requirements Under AB 2019

Impacts to Information Sharing, Grant Policies and More

Authored Articles & Publications Oct 16, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court Declines Review of Inclusionary Zoning Case

Partner Gregg Kettles Discusses West Hollywood’s Ordinance in the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Journal

Press Releases Oct 04, 2018

BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Named a Top 100 Attorney

Daily Journal Recognizes California’s Best

Legal Alerts Oct 02, 2018

AB 2035: New Tax Increment Financing for Shelters and Affordable Housing

California Lawmakers Continue to Address Housing Crisis

Client Successes Jun 04, 2018

Public-Private Partnership Paves Way to Hotel and Convention Center Development

BB&K Team Led by Partner Seth Merewitz Represents Port of San Diego in P3 Deal

Legal Alerts May 07, 2018

Ninth Circuit Gives Cities Boost in Regulating Rent Increases

Limitations on Rent Increases Imposed by Cities Not Considered a “Taking”

Authored Articles & Publications Mar 01, 2018

New Laws Part II: 2018 Ushers in Changes to Land-Use, Development Laws

PublicCEO

Press Releases Jan 25, 2018

Partner Nancy Park Installed as Lambda Alpha International Sacramento Chapter President

Land Use Professionals Organization

Legal Alerts Jan 10, 2018

2018 California Public Agency Laws – Part II

Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic Development

Legal Alerts Oct 16, 2017

The Governor’s Housing Package

Affordable Housing Production in California Gets a Boost from Sacramento

Legal Alerts May 09, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Sides with Cities, Allowing Lawsuits Against Banks for Fair Housing Act Violations

Bank of America v. City of Miami (Consolidated with Wells Fargo & Co. v. City of Miami)

BB&K In the News Apr 06, 2017

Aliso Viejo Kicks Off Public Meetings on Town Center's Future

BB&K Partner Seth Merewitz Discusses Development with the Orange County Register

Authored Articles & Publications Mar 28, 2017

Solving the Problem of the Unchecked Rise of Short-Term Rentals

By Mark A. Easter, Joshua Nelson and Todd R. Leishman

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 01, 2017

New Markets Tax Credits – the Best Kept Secret in Financing Public Projects

By Ruben Duran

Legal Alerts Jan 18, 2017

The Trump Infrastructure Plan

How BB&K Can Help Your Agency Position and Respond

Legal Alerts Dec 22, 2016

Looking Forward: New California Laws for Public Agencies

Laws Passed in 2016 That Will Impact Public Agency Work

Videos Nov 30, 2016

Elizabeth Hull Video Bio

Partner

Videos Nov 22, 2016

Jeff Ballinger Video Bio

Partner

Legal Alerts Oct 11, 2016

California Coastal Act Takes Priority Over Housing Density Laws

Court Decision Provides Guidance for Affordable Housing Units within the Coastal Zone

Client Successes Sep 28, 2016

BB&K Successful in Post-Redevelopment Case for City Client

Partners Victor L. Wolf, Iris P. Yang and Danielle G. Sakai Represent City of Fontana

Press Releases Sep 09, 2016

BB&K Attorney Joseph E. Coomes, Jr. Contributes to ULI’s Public-Private Partnerships Report

Pioneer of Redevelopment Coomes Lends His Insights as Contributing Author and Editor

Legal Alerts Jun 27, 2016

HUD Proposes Two New Rules on Broadband Infrastructure and Consolidated Planning

Failure to Comply Could Impact HUD Funding

Legal Alerts Jun 22, 2016

FCC’s Lifeline Order

Opportunities for Public Housing Residents and Local Government Agencies

Client Successes Feb 26, 2016

BB&K Successful in Appellate Court in Post-Redevelopment Case for City Client

Partners Victor L. Wolf and Danielle G. Sakai represent City of Fontana

Authored Articles & Publications Feb 10, 2016

Innovative Public-Private Partnership for the New Long Beach Civic Center

Legal Alerts Dec 18, 2015

New California Laws Impacting Public Agencies

This comprehensive round-up includes new legislation that will impact cities, counties, special districts and schools.