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Legislative steps toward more affordable housing

by Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 9, 2023 | Charts, Feature Articles, New Laws | 4

California’s legislature is addressing the affordable housing shortage with these recent laws.

New law removes obstacles for tenants terminating their lease due to domestic violence

by Adam Kolvas | Dec 30, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Tenants dealing with abusive living conditions will now have a much easier time terminating their lease.

New California law clarifies real estate disclosure requirements

by Adam Kolvas | Dec 21, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

California’s legislature has clarified disclosure requirements for real estate professionals.

New laws revise eligibility requirements for foreclosure bidders

by Ashley Collins | Dec 19, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

As California home prices continue to fall heading into 2023, more and more homeowners owe more on their mortgage principal balance than their home’s equity.

New California law adjusts DRE broker equivalent experience requirement

by Adam Kolvas | Dec 9, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

New experience requirements for prospective brokers seeking a license.

Unused commercial space continues to convert into much-needed apartments

by Ashley Collins | Dec 9, 2022 | Commercial, first tuesday Local, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

California’s housing shortage has a new source of aid: conversions from commercial property to much-needed multi-family units.

New law allows reusable screening reports for tenants

by Adam Kolvas | Dec 2, 2022 | Fair Housing, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 1

New California law eases financial burden for prospective tenants during application process.

New law allows homeowners freedom of speech

by Ashley Collins | Nov 30, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws | 0

California homeowners’ association (HOA) documents and rules are changing — and these adjustments give homeowners more wiggle room.

New fire safety law requires fire resistant buildings

by Adam Kolvas | Nov 18, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

New fire-resistant building standards will allow structures to withstand fires for a longer duration.

New California law requires landlords of low-income rental housing to allow pets

by Adam Kolvas | Nov 8, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Property Management, Real Estate | 1

New California law allows pets in low-income housing.

New law aids Californians experiencing homelessness

by Ashley Collins | Nov 4, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

California’s legislature continues to respond to the ongoing homelessness crisis with new legislation.

New laws mitigate the stress of the ADU permit process

by Ashley Collins | Oct 26, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 2

Another win for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as Assembly Bill (AB) 2221 and Senate Bill (SB) 897 loosen the ADU restrictions even further — making it a little easier for ADU dreamers.

Governor Newsom opens up commercial zoning for residential use

by Amy Perry | Oct 20, 2022 | Commercial, Investment, Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

Governor Newsom signed two pieces of legislation into law in September 2022, both of which streamline commercial conversions into residential buildings: Senate Bill 6 and Assembly Bill 2011.

New California law requires training for mobilehome park managers

by Adam Kolvas | Oct 13, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

New educational requirements for mobilehome park managers.

New law requires existing buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations

by Ashley Collins | Oct 13, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, New Laws, Real Estate | 0

To reduce 40% of California’s transportation emissions by the end of 2030, California intends to electrify the transportation system, per the California Green Building Standards Code.

DFPI Bulletin Digest: July 2022

by ft Editorial Staff | Jul 22, 2022 | Laws and Regulations, Mortgages, New Laws, Pending Laws, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0

The July 2022 DFPI Bulletin focuses on small business financing disclosures, proposed rules on commercial financial products, and the 2022-2023 assessment rates for financial institutions, among other topics.