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California Governor signs eviction Relief Bill amid virus

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus can stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a new state law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed late late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.  Continue reading…


California renters to receive COVID-19 eviction protections under bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature acted Monday to avert a housing crisis by approving legislation to extend protections against evictions by five months for California renters facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Newsom signed the bill just before midnight, hours after it was approved in two-thirds votes of both houses of the state Legislature on Monday, the last day of this year’s session.    Continue reading…


California Governor Signs Eviction Relief Bill Amid Virus

The bill would ban evictions for those same tenants through Jan. 31, but only if the tenants pay at least 25% of the rent owed during that time.

Californians who haven’t paid their rent since March 1 because of the coronavirus can stay in their homes through at least Jan. 31 under a new state law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed late Monday — one day before statewide eviction protections are set to expire.   Continue reading…


California Senate passes eviction relief bill amid virus

SAN FRANCISCO — The California Senate passed a bill Monday that would let people stay in their homes who haven’t paid their rent because of the coronavirus, sending it to the state Assembly as lawmakers rush to act before statewide protections expire on Wednesday.   Continue reading…

 


These published articles are examples of our research and writing.

The California Housing Crisis:  With the demand for housing in California reaching a feverish pitch, the question becomes the best way to address the problem. This paper focuses on those very government decisions which have contributed to the housing shortage and have kept California in a perpetual state of housing crisis for the last 50 years.     Read more . . .

 

ADA Lawsuits and their Small Business Impacts (Part 1 in our Investigative Series):  The need for ADA compliance is obvious to all, but what should that compliance look like and how can it be achieved are still issues being determined by the Power Brokers in Sacramento. This 5-part series highlights the history of ADA compliance while also projecting potential solutions that would benefit all stakeholders.     Read more . . .

 

 ADA Lawsuits and their Small Business Impacts (Part 2 in our Investigative Series):  The need for ADA compliance is obvious to all, but what should that compliance look like and how can it be achieved are still issues being determined by the Power Brokers in Sacramento. Part 2 of our 5-part series highlights the financial windfall from ADA lawsuits and why plaintiff attorneys focus their efforts on small businesses.        Read more . . .

 

ADA Lawsuits and their Small Business Impacts (Part 3 in our Investigative Series):  The need for ADA compliance is obvious to all, but what should that compliance look like and how can it be achieved are still issues being determined by the Power Brokers in Sacramento. Part 3 of our 5-part series highlights appropriate strategies to prevent an ADA “drive-by” litigant from filing a lawsuit and destroying your business.        Read more . . .

 

Financing and Loan Options for Energy-Efficient Upgrades:  The biggest issue for those considering energy-efficient upgrades is usually the upfront costs. This article highlights some of the options available for home owners and developers that would like to increase their energy efficiency without also taking out a traditional second mortgage or high-interest loan.      Read more . . .