Real Estate/Development,
Administrative/Regulatory
Feb. 20, 2025
Bad faith, big consequences: LA's housing denial gets the court's rejection
On Jan. 30, 2025, Judge Curtis A. Kin ruled Los Angeles violated the Housing Accountability Act by denying a 50-unit Boyle Heights project in bad faith, ordering approval of the project, emphasizing the HAA's role in combating California's housing crisis.
Sheri L. Bonstelle
Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
Sheri's practice focuses on land use, zoning, environmental, litigation and construction matters. She manages all aspects of the entitlement process, including representing clients before local and state agencies, commissions and councils.
Matthew Hinks
Partner
Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell LLP
1900 Ave Of The Stars 7FL
Los Angeles , CA 90067
Email: MH2@jmbm.com
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall; Berkeley CA
California faces a housing crisis of "historic proportions." Gov't Code § 65589.5(a)(2)(A). In response, the Legislature enacted the Housing Accountability Act (HAA)--known as the "Anti-NIMBY Act"--to combat the problem, which "threatens the economic, environmental, and social quality of life in California." Gov't Code § 65589.5(a)(1)(A).
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