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Practice Areas

Land use and development counsel from strategy through approval and beyond.

We represent private and non-profit developers, REITs, investors, lenders, and property owners through every stage of the land use and development process, from pre-acquisition due diligence through final approval. Our work doesn't end at approval: we defend our clients' entitlements when they are challenged and hold public agencies accountable under the Housing Accountability Act and other state and local laws when projects are improperly denied.

Builder's Remedy / AB 2011 / Housing Accountability Act (HAA) / Housing Crisis Act (SB 330) / Permit Streamlining Act

State and Local Housing Advocacy

Rand Paster & Nelson has been at the forefront of California housing-law enforcement.

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Entitlements / Zoning / Public Hearings / Permitting

Entitlements

Our team has successfully processed thousands of entitlements throughout California.

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CEQA / NEPA / Environmental Review / EIRs

CEQA/NEPA

Compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) are key parts of the development and approval process.

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Due Diligence / Zoning Review / Site Feasibility

Due Diligence

We provide comprehensive land use due diligence advice for clients who already own property or are looking to purchase, finance, or invest.

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Development Agreements / Vested Rights / SB 330 / SB 8

Vested Rights

In California’s ever-changing regulatory environment, we help clients vest their rights to develop their property in accordance with current regulations.

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Affordable Housing / Density Bonus / Streamlining

Affordable Housing

Our attorneys have a special expertise in processing and defending affordable housing projects for non-profit and for-profit clients.

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Subdivisions / Subdivision Map Act / Tentative Maps / SB 684 / SB 1123 / SB 9

Subdivisions

Our team handles subdivisions ranging from simple lot line adjustments and parcel maps to complex, multi-phase airspace and ground lot subdivisions.

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Litigation / Approval Defense / CEQA Claims / Special Motions to Strike

Litigation

We defend our clients’ project approvals in court in the event of challenge.

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