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SB 10 Allows Up to 10 Units on Single-Family Lots

SB 10 Allows Up to 10 Units on Single-Family Lots

by Veronica Hill | Sep 18, 2021 | Construction Law, New California Laws

On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed SB 10 into law, allowing cities to approve up to 10 dwellings on single-family lots near “transit-rich areas.” Written by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Senate Bill 10 allows local governments to override...
SB330: New law aims to accelerate California housing construction

SB330: New law aims to accelerate California housing construction

by Veronica Hill | Oct 17, 2019 | Construction Law, New California Laws

Governor Newsom has signed Senate Bill 330 (SB330), also known as the “Housing Crisis Act of 2019.” The new law, which will be in effect through 2025, aims to accelerate California housing construction by banning local governments from freezing new projects — or...
Neighborhood ‘densification’ bills keep on coming

Neighborhood ‘densification’ bills keep on coming

by Veronica Hill | May 31, 2019 | Business Law, Construction Law, New bills

Although Senator Scott Wiener’s SB50 was just shelved until 2020 by Anthony Portantino, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, there are several more bills making their way through California legislation that could contribute to “densification” in...
AB 1482 would apply rent control regulations through state

AB 1482 would apply rent control regulations through state

by Veronica Hill | May 29, 2019 | Construction Law, New bills

Democratic Assemblyman David Chiu’s new rent-capping bill, AB 1482, passed the California State Assembly on May 29, and it could have big implications for real estate owners.  The bill, which passed 43-31, would limit annual rent increases on properties throughout...
AB 5 could turn independent contractors into employees

AB 5 could turn independent contractors into employees

by Veronica Hill | Mar 26, 2019 | Construction Law, Employment Law, New bills

Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) has introduced legislation (AB 5) that could end the rights of Californians to work as independent contractors. The bill would add the “ABC test,” adopted by the California Supreme Court last April in the Dynamex decision,...
SB 721 raises inspection standards for decks and balconies

SB 721 raises inspection standards for decks and balconies

by Veronica Hill | Mar 5, 2019 | Construction Law, New bills, New California Laws

One of California’s newest building codes affecting the real estate and construction industry is SB 721, which raises the standards of inspection for decks and balconies on buildings with three or more multi-family units. Existing law allows enforcement authorities...
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