AB 2533, effective January 1, 2025, expands the pathway for California homeowners to legalize unpermitted ADUs and JADUs by easing compliance requirements, waiving certain retroactive fees, and extending the state's amnesty program to increase safe and affordable housing.

SB 1103 introduces new protections for qualifying commercial tenants, including lease translation requirements, notice periods for rent increases and lease terminations, and stricter regulations on passing building operating costs to tenants, signaling a shift toward greater commercial tenancy protections in California.

California opens catastrophe modeling to home insurers amid industry exodus.

Exploring how evolving tenant expectations are reshaping commercial real estate.

A breakdown of California joint tenancy versus tenancy in common.

California developers and attorneys: New building energy standards take effect in 2026. Stay ahead with updates on decarbonization, energy efficiency, and clean energy solutions.

What California property owners need to know about cloudy title.

Our California guide to understanding rights of first refusal in property transactions.

A guide on California mechanics liens for private work projects.

Let’s talk about it - California LLCS and/or Trusts? The key to smart California real estate investments.

A legal breakdown of the California Right to Repair Act (SB-800).

A brief summary of a new California case law - Castaic Studios, LLC v. Wonderland Studios LLC (2023) 97 Cal.App.5th 209 - and its effect on California landlords.

A brief breakdown of the difference between California unlawful detainer actions and California breach of lease actions.

The key elements of negotiating a California commercial lease.