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What is Self-Help Housing? Learn more below https://lnkd.in/eptVkWz

The housing element and builder’s remedy battles in California keep evolving, with significant developments both on the legislative front and in local jurisdictions. Find a summary of some the latest developments at CP&DR: https://lnkd.in/gwBWviHk

May your Christmas be a season full of small, wonderful, and humble moments - like this breezeway.     Did you know that breezeways can provide a legal pathway to offer separate, private space for extended family (or up to two other unrelated persons) to live where it normally would not be permitted?      With a background of advocating for the de-regulation of tiny homes and other undue burdensome housing laws, we are your no. 1 advocate in finding efficient and affordable pathways to build where it seems that all bets are stacked against you.      Message us if you have a project in mind for 2024, that could use some creative, out-of-box thinking.  

https://lnkd.in/dbRMn4Mz The bill prohibits a landlord from evicting a residential tenant unless the landlord has cause for eviction. Cause exists only when: A tenant or lessee is guilty of an unlawful detention of real property under certain circumstances described in existing law, as amended by the bill; or Conditions exist constituting grounds for a "no-fault eviction". The following conditions constitute grounds for a "no-fault eviction" of a residential tenant, with certain limitations: Demolition or conversion of the residential premises; Substantial repairs or renovations to the residential premises; Occupancy assumed by the landlord or a family member of the landlord; Expiration of time-limited housing operated by a mission-driven organization; and Withdrawal of the residential premises from the rental market for the purpose of selling the residential premises.

This is why production is so important. We do not have enough homes for people, our neighborhoods, and the Commonwealth to thrive. We need to create 200,000 homes across income levels, ranging from Accessory Dwelling Units to supportive housing to mixed income apartment buildings to homeownership opportunities. And, it is vital that we preserve the housing we've got. This includes affordable housing, public housing, naturally occurring affordable housing, and support people in sustaining homeownership. 200,000 new homes means net new homes. We can't lose what we've got and we need more to put the Commonwealth on the path to a bright future where everyone can have a home they can afford in the community they choose. Say yes to more homes in your community.

Check out my latest article! For all those landlords wanting to make sure they don't trip up and miss any of the requirements for a valid Section 21 notice...

As a Landlord there may come a time when you are forced to evict a tenant. Which is usually going to be down to anti-social behaviour or not paying the rent. Handling this process correctly is crucial to avoid legal complications https://lnkd.in/eAPHW5kp

If you rent out your home while you're away or need to reclaim it for yourself... You're protected under the Housing Act 1988, specifically Ground 1 in Schedule 2 Part 1. This ground ensures landlords can regain possession without a judge's discretion if conditions are met. Consider adding a Ground 1 notice to your tenancy agreements to safeguard your rights. It could make a significant difference in reclaiming your property! And as a result of a request from one of our members, I have now added ‘Ground 1’ eviction guidance for landlords. There are instructions on how to create a Ground 1 Section 8 notice on the Possession Notices page. I've also updated our main part of eviction guide with instructions on preparing a document bundle, a frontsheet and providing a new Word template to simplify the process. 📄 Learn more about Ground 1 and eviction guidance for landlords in my Landlord Law Eviction Guide for Business Level members. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eH2XPNPs #landlordlaw #landlord #uklandlord #propertymanagement #evictionguide #ground1eviction

If you are a developer or property owner, monitor this case closely as it could have major economic implications and balance the scales of justice: Can governments use building permits to extort property owners? “Permit “impact” fees for single-family homes in 2019 averaged $13,627 nationwide and $37,471 in California. They run up to $146,631 per home in Los Altos and $104,241 in East Palo Alto. As several friend-of-the-court briefs note, such fees increase building costs and reduce new development, contributing to the shortage of affordable housing.” “Politicians increasingly trample property rights to promote what they deem to be the public good. Think of mandates that housing developers set aside a share of apartment units for low-income tenants. Progressive states and cities warn that a ruling for Mr. Sheetz could imperil such schemes. Perhaps. But the Constitution doesn’t let the government commit highway robbery.” #propertyrights #development #housing

“New Generation of Homebuilding” More rhetoric from Government re the disasterous state of Housebuilding. Planning certainly needs reform and has done for many years. But no mention of the barrier to development the Building Safety Act is introducing through reduced capacity of Building Safety Professionals, more bureaucracy, higher compliance costs, an imminent Building Safety Levy on the majority of new homes in addition to the Residential Property Developer Tax and the existing Community Infrastructure Levy ……