Real Property Law Section

Don’t be the test case in this evolving area of law! Learn about current litigation and pending legislation impacting the licensing and regulatory agencies, such as the distinctions between Hemp and Cannabis products, “delivery” across local jurisdictional boundaries, the interaction between state regulations and local ordinances, enhanced civil penalties for unlicensed or under licensed activities, and much more. Read more

The panel will discuss the continued impacts of COVID on the construction industry and related California and federal legislation. 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. This month’s guest is David Fu, who was Chair of the Real Property Law Section what seems like eons ago, and who served on the State Judicial Nomination and Evaluation Commission and now serves on the Judicial Council in addition to having an active real estate law practice. Read more

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