Heat-related deaths lead to reformed building standards
SB 655 protects against extreme heat by setting a maximum indoor air temperature in residential units.
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Author: Lily Hart
Green light for ADUs stopped by red tape
Senate Bill 9 mandates local agencies that do not submit new ADU ordinances to HCD or fail to respond to deficiency notices will have the new ordinance voided.
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May a property owner holding a title insurance policy transfer title to the insured property to themselves as trustee for their intervivos trust using a quitclaim deed and retain the coverage?
Santos et al. v. Fidelity National Title Insurance Co.
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Real estate photography as advertised
New legislation mandates transparency in real estate photography by requiring labels for digitally manipulated images used in advertising and promotion.
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Environmental disclosures big and small
New legislation mandates disclosure of tobacco and nicotine products as a common environmental hazard.
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