Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2022
In With the New – Part One
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Economic Development, Real Estate & Affordable Housing
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:
- Siting and predevelopment planning
- Land use, zoning, permitting and entitlements
- Creative financing strategies
- Acquisition, construction, leasing, development and disposition of real estate and other assets
- Procurement, competitive bidding and prevailing wage requirements
- Personnel issues
- Tax incentives, credits, assessments and liabilities
- Environmental due diligence, compliance, California Environmental Quality Act, National Environmental Policy Act and remediation
- Litigation/alternative dispute resolution
- Commercial, residential and mixed-use projects
- Public-private partnership, owner participation, management and other agreements necessary for development
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:
- Compliance with federal housing, housing successor agency, and Housing Authority Law requirements
- Density bonus issues
- Inclusionary housing
- Funding programs including low-income tax-credit financing, and state and federal grant and loan programs, including Community Development Block Grants, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Building Equity and Growth in Neighborhoods Program, California Housing Finance Agency programs and CalHome
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.
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
LCC 2020 Annual Conference & Expo
League of California Cities
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
Press Releases Sep 15, 2020
D.C. Litigator Lisa A. Bell Joins BB&K Labor & Employment Practice
Former Senior Counsel and Trial Attorney in the D.C. AG's Office
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 LCC 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
Videos Oct 30, 2019
[WEBINAR] Housing and Land Use Legislative Update
BB&K Webinar
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
Videos Jul 29, 2019
[WEBINAR] Innovative Partnerships to Overcome Housing Challenges in Communities
BB&K Webinar
Videos Jul 12, 2019
[WEBINAR] Focusing on the “US” in HoUSing: Merging Housing, Transportation, Incentives and Community
BB&K Webinar
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
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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)
Apr 27, 2017
[WEBINAR] Short-Term Rentals: Burdens and Opportunities
BB&K Webinar on Short-Term Vacation Rentals Like Airbnb, VRBO, and Flipkey
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
Feb 02, 2017
[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Injunctions, Receiverships and Other Remedies
Third in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
Authored Articles & Publications Feb 01, 2017
New Markets Tax Credits – the Best Kept Secret in Financing Public Projects
By Ruben Duran
Jan 26, 2017
[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Criminal Prosecution
Second in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
Jan 19, 2017
[WEBINAR] From Code Compliance to Fighting Fire Traps: Administrative Remedies
First in a Three-Part BB&K Webinar Series
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.
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