Table of Contents

• Publication year: 2020

Table of Contents

Message from the Editor-in-Chief.........................................3
By Misti M. Schmidt

Housing Justice Easements: A Tool to Combat the Housing Crisis..........................4
By Jason Fernandes and Janelle Orsi

In this article, we propose a new tool that homeowners, governments, and nonprofits can use to mitigate the displacement effects of the speculative housing market.

Can ADUs Help Solve California's Housing Shortage? Recent Amendments to Government Code Section 65852.2 May Provide the Answer....................................12
By Jason Nelson

Significant changes to Government Code Section 65852.2 have made it easier to build ADUs in California.

MCLE Self-Study Article: Diversity and Retention in the Real Estate Industry: Increasing Effectiveness and Reducing Bias in Performance Feedback Processes....................................19
By Dr. Arin N. Reeves

The importance of focused efforts on diversity and inclusion for the real estate industry is undisputed. But real estate firms must think beyond recruiting and hiring to make their efforts pay off in the long run. This article discusses how employers can focus on effective feedback for all to achieve long-term retention and advancement.

Stay, Not Pay? The Goudelock Decision's Impact on Owners, HOAs, and Foreclosing Lenders..........24
By Katrina Solomatina

The article discusses a recent Ninth Circuit decision which impacts...