Jul 20, 2011
Among the trailer bills are two addressing redevelopment that significantly modify the California Community Redevelopment Law: ABx1 26 (the “Dissolution Act”) and ABx1 27 (the “Voluntary Program Act”; and together with the Dissolution Act, the “Redevelopment...
Mar 18, 2011
In September of 2010 the U.S. Department of Justice revised the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for Title II (State and Local Government Entities) and Title III (Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities) Download the PDF: “Law...
Jan 14, 2011
With surprisingly little controversy, Congress passed legislation to reform the Section 202 and 811 supportive housing programs for very low income elderly and disabled persons. President Obama signed the bill into law last week. Download the PDF: “Law Alert: Section...
Nov 22, 2010
In March, the California Department of Housing and Community Development finally adopted Housing Element regulations that specify to citities and counties how to complete annual reports on housing element progress required by Section 65400 of the Government Code....
Aug 22, 2010
If you or your organization operates a homeownership program that markets, offers, or packages loans for homebuyers, you may be subject to SB 36 and SAFE Act Requirements. Download the PDF: “Is Your Homeownership Program SAFE?”
Jun 22, 2010
The new Guidelines adopted on June 2, 2010, by the Bay Area Air District, contain new criteria for analyzing the air quality impacts of development projects under CEQA, in particular related to greehouse gas emissions and the health risks of projects. Download the...