Real Property Law Section

Since the Passage of Propositions 215 and 64, there has been a myriad of new laws and regulations passed relating to Cannabis. Read more

The Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's order denying a petition for writ of mandate challenging respondent's adoption of a mitigated negative declaration regarding a project to replace an existing bridge. The Court of Appeal held that petitioners' framing of the fair argument test in terms of the project having "potentially significant impacts on resident safety and emergency evacuation" was erroneous. Read more

Ownership of real property comes with a bundle of rights. One of those rights, the ability to exclude others, is now on the forefront. It has been raised again by the United States Supreme Court in the case published on June 23, 2021: Cedar Point Nursery v. Hassid, No. 20-107 (S. Ct. June 23, 2021) . This decision is a major victory for property owners, particularly as it relates to access. It begins to answer the question, can a public agency regulate private property rights? Read more

It is my pleasure to announce the new E-News editor, Kyle Yaege. CLA RPLS E-News is being left in truly capable hands. Read more

Monthly podcast with Ashley Peterson, Neil Kalin, and Frantz Farreau which includes a guest interview, discussions of real property hot topics and new cases, and announcement of upcoming Real Property Law Section events that you don’t want to miss. Read more

Join the CLA Real Property Law Section for this free roundtable seminar which will explain AB 832 which extends and modifies California’s residential eviction moratorium (SB 91), and includes a brief discussion on the status of commercial evictions in Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego Counties. Read more

CLA extends its deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and colleagues of Bob McCormick, who passed away unexpectedly on June 17. Read more

Please join us for a 60-minute panel discussion with Real Property Law attorneys. In the first section, each panelist will have an opportunity to talk about their career and experiences as a young attorney. Prior to the webinar, participants will be encouraged to submit questions to identify popular concerns and queries. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 31st from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more

The Real Property Section Health and Wellness Subcommittee of The California Lawyers Association is happy to present this free yoga Zoom event with Certified Yoga Therapist Susana Jones on Saturday, July 17th from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Read more