Real Estate Law News and Insights

The California Court of Appeal has delivered a victory to Holland & Knight clients Ruegg & Ellsworth and Frank Spenger Company, as well as to housing advocates across the state, in a landmark opinion on the state's new housing laws. In Ruegg & Ellsworth v. City of Berkeley (2021) ___ Cal.App.5th ____,...

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Yesterday the Los Angeles City Council adopted a motion entitled Building a Safer Los Angeles ("Motion") that would significantly expand the fire rating requirements for new buildings and restrict the use of light wood-frame construction throughout large parts of the City of Los Angeles.  The Motion is broadly written and, contrary to...

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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many people and businesses across the country. After a year has passed, many thriving businesses are now barely breaking even while struggling businesses have been closed permanently. This can leave both property owners and landlords in financial trouble, because a loss of tenants and rent...

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