Legal & Regulatory

Analysis  

Can't Pay Rent During COVID-19? Here's How to Negotiate

Jacqueline Thomsen |

“A standoff with tenants could result in tenant default and eviction, or it could lead to more constructive negotiations between tenant, owner and lender,” according to NAOIP.

The Pandemic Is Exacerbating CA Regulatory Hurdles

Kelsi Maree Borland |

California already has some of the strictest construction regulations in the country. During the pandemic, they have gotten worse.

Features  

The Biggest Mistakes in Lease Renegotiations

Les Shaver |

Remember to use professionals and have a pre-negotiation agreement.

California Development Regs Trade Off Affordability

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Increased regulation has come at a cost for developers in California, even for the most admirable regulations.

Prop 15 Could Dramatically Change Property Tax Collections for CRE

Kelsi Maree Borland |

Commercial properties are currently under the protection of Prop 13, but a new ballot measure seeks to divide the tax policy.

CEQA Remains The Biggest Development Challenge for CA Builders

Kelsi Maree Borland |

The broad scope of the environmental protections can constrain development and increase the timeline to delivery.

News  

Congress Seeks to Extend Federal Eviction Ban, Unemployment Benefits

Erika Morphy |

In a bill expected to be unveiled today, Republicans will join Democrats in seeking to extend the federal ban on evictions.

Features  

The Hidden Dangers in Medical Lease Concessions

Les Shaver |

The Stark Law, which is a set of federal laws that prohibit physician self-referral, can be a problem for some landlords.

Features  

Should Miami Attorneys, Architect Remain on Development Review Task Force?

Lidia Dinkova |

The Florida Commission on Ethics issued a draft advisory opinion outlining potential conflicts of interest for appointees to Miami 21 review committee.

Research  

Pandemic's Economic Downturn Puts Renters at Immediate Risk of Eviction

Brenda Sapino Jeffreys |

One in five of the 110 million renter households in the US are at risk for eviction by September 30.