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• Publication year: 2021

Table of Contents

Message from the Editor-in-Chief.........................................3
By Cosmos Eubany

Combining California Codes: ADUs, Rent Control, and Unit Retention.......................4
By Holly M. Barberi

The California legislative response to the state's housing crisis in fall of 2019 was the passage of eighteen housing-oriented bills addressing rent control, accessory dwelling units (ADU), and density laws. Keeping in mind that these laws were passed just before the start of a worldwide pandemic, this article will look at these laws, how they interact with one another, in what way they could impact or are already impacting real estate markets around the state, as well as speculate on whether they will have a boost to housing production, density, and accessibility.

Real Estate Case Update.............................................9
By Star Lightner

This article is an overview of the most significant decisions affecting California real estate in 2020, including some "honorable mention" cases, all of which represent a broad offering of real estate issues.

2020 Legislative Highlights...........................................32
By Robert McCormick and Michael Maurer

This article is a selective review of the most significant laws for real property law practitioners that were enacted by the California Legislature in 2020.

Impact of COVID-19 on Construction Contracts in California—A Guide to Project Shutdown and Restart.....45
By Kelly C. Smith, Lisa Jones, Kelly Martin Wilson, and Bryan Payne

Restrictions to curb COVID-19 significantly delayed and disrupted the orderly progress of construction work throughout the country. The direct...