Real Property Law
Cal. Real. Prop. Journal VOLUME 44, ISSUE 2, JULY 2026
Content
- Chair Letter
- 2025-2026 Executive Committee of the Real Property Law Section
- Inside This Issue
- A Declaration of Independence: a Proposal To Break From the Past By Adopting the Standard Partition Act
- A Yacht Named Change Order: California's Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act
- Anti-slapp Motions In Real Property Litigation
- Editorial Board
- Letter From the Editor
- Permitting the Grid: Power and Preemption In California's Energy Infrastructure
- Proposed Standard Partition Law
- The Italian Real Estate Agent's Role In the Purchasing Property Process and How It Differs From Its American Counterpart
- Update: Courts Make the Case For Adoption of the Uniform Easement Relocation Act
CHAIR LETTER
Written by Mark T. Guithues, Esq.
Dear RPLS Members:
YOSEMITE! Thank you for joining us for 2026 Real Property Law Retreat May 14-17, 2026 at Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite. Attendees were over the moon about this family (and dogs, lots of dogs) friendly retreat-style event combining engaging MCLE programming with opportunities for networking and outdoor activities – all set against the stunning natural beauty of Yosemite National Park’s famous granite cliffs, waterfalls, and giant sequoias. Take a quick second now to calendar April 21-25, 2027, for next-year’s program. We’ll get early registration information out at the end of summer.
As Chair, I also want to take a moment to personally thank you for supporting the Real Property Law Section ("RPLS") Journal and for making RPLS one of the most successful and active sections within the California Lawyers Association.