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Massive Changes to Environmental and Housing Laws Effective July 1, 2025
On July 1, 2025, as part of the State of California’s budget adoption, Assembly Bill (“AB”) 130 and Senate Bill […]
Dave Rand talks to the Wall Street Journal about builder’s remedy
In 2022, LA Mayor Karen Bass directed city agencies to fast-track 100% affordable apartment projects to relieve the city’s housing […]
New California State Laws for 2024
Happy New Year to our valued clients and friends! As Rand Paster Nelson enters its second year, we’re excited about […]
Dave Rand is interviewed by California Development and Planning Report regarding builder’s remedy
Huntington Beach Fights Back on Builder’s Remedy; Santa Monica Backs Off By Josh Stephens on Mar 6, 2023 It’s probably […]
Dave Rand Is Interviewed by KQED on Huntington Beach’s Flagrant Violation of State Housing Law
Calling Huntington Beach “Exhibit A in what’s wrong with housing in California,” Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Attorney General Rob Bonta […]
State Enacts Law Eliminating Minimum Parking Requirements Near Transit
On September 22, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 2097 (AB 2097) which eliminates most minimum parking requirements […]
City of Los Angeles Adopts New Expedited Processing for 100% Affordable Housing Projects
On December 16, 2022, several days after declaring a state of emergency regarding homelessness for the City of Los Angeles, […]
Elisa Gets Featured as a Super Lawyer
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Thousands of apartments may come to Santa Monica, other wealthy cities under little-known law
Earlier this fall, a developer submitted plans for 4,500 apartments in Santa Monica — more new housing than the pricey, […]