In October 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills – SB 79 and AB 1050 – that will significantly influence the landscape for commercial real estate development in California. Both laws take effect in 2026 and are designed …
Topic: Commercial
Newly Enacted SB 415 Further Streamlines Logistic Center Development
California has fine-tuned its new logistics siting law. After Assembly Bill 98’s 2024 rollout revealed definitional gaps and uneven application, the legislature returned with targeted amendments. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 415 on October 3, 2025, refining AB 98 …
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Reconciliation of CAM Expenses: A Guide from Landlord and Tenant Perspectives
In commercial leases, Common Area Maintenance expenses – or CAM expenses – often represent a significant portion of the financial obligations of a tenant. These expenses typically cover the upkeep and maintenance of shared spaces in a project, such as …
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Navigating Evolving Parking Issues in Shopping Centers
Parking has long been a critical aspect of the shopping center experience, influencing consumer behavior, tenant satisfaction, and overall profitability. Parking allocation can be a contentious issue among tenants within shopping centers, particularly when space is limited or unevenly distributed. …
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Sheetz v. El Dorado County: A Victory Against Overbearing Impact Fees
On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark 9-0 decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. The justices unanimously ruled that certain development impact fees may violate the Fifth Amendment’s prohibition on unconstitutional takings of …
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Legal Considerations for ADU Sellers Under California’s New AB 1033 Law
In October 2023, California passed AB 1033, a measure that allows municipalities to permit Californians to subdivide and sell accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”) on residential lots. The purpose of the law is to increase the amount of available housing and …
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Green Lease Provisions Can Benefit Both Landlords and Tenants
As more companies boost their sustainability initiatives, both landlords and tenants are increasingly looking to advance their environmental goals through special lease provisions. “Green” provisions mandating environmentally friendly practices can benefit both landlords and tenants economically – and seem poised …
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Battery Storage Tenants: Key Considerations for Landlords
Commercial landlords are seeing an increase in tenants storing lithium batteries and other types of batteries in their premises and buildings. This is even more prevalent in states – like California – that have lofty ambitions to reduce their dependency …
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