Housing

Unlocking 2025: BBK Reveals Crucial New Housing Laws in California – Everything You Need to Know in Part 5 of the Series

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Sacramento, Calif. — As California strides into 2025, numerous legislative changes geared towards influencing the housing sector are taking effect. These new laws, recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, target multiple facets of the housing crisis in an effort to provide more affordable housing options and regulate the rental market more effectively. One of the prominent laws enacted includes measures to streamline the process for building accessory dwelling units (ADUs), often referred to as granny flats or in-law units. This legislation simplifies the process and reduces fees for homeowners wanting to create these additional living … Read more

Military Families File Lawsuit Against Housing Provider Over Unsafe Living Conditions in Key West

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Key West, FL – Jackie Talarico, once a resident of Sigsbee Park and a military spouse, is steering a significant legal challenge against Balfour Beatty, a UK-based firm that manages military housing across the United States. The lawsuit, initiated on March 27, encompasses grievances from nearly 200 military families, detailing severe health problems and unsafe living conditions they allege were concealed by the company. These military families, housed in neighborhoods like Sigsbee Park, Trumbo Point, and Truman Annex, claim to have suffered from a range of health issues, such as asthma, sinusitis, migraines, and chronic … Read more

Federal Appeals Court Evaluates Veterans Affairs’ Housing Duties Amid Legal Battle Over West Los Angeles Campus Control

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San Francisco — A federal appeals court is currently examining whether a district court judge exceeded his authority with an expansive mandate for the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase housing on its West Los Angeles campus. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals heard multiple appeals related to the case, highlighting concerns about whether previous uses of the VA property genuinely benefited veterans. During the proceedings, Presiding Judge Consuelo M. Callahan articulated concerns about the broad scope of remedies ordered by U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter. Last year, Carter struck down four leases … Read more

Jersey’s Housing Minister Proposes Vital Tenancy Law Reforms Amidst Housing Crisis

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Jersey, Channel Islands – In an effort to modernize tenant rights, which have been largely unchanged since 2011, Jersey’s government has proposed significant updates to the island’s residential tenancy laws. Minister for Housing Sam Mézec is spearheading the adjustments aimed at creating a fairer balance between landlords and tenants. The proposed changes include measures that would allow tenants to contest rent hikes and curb the extensive use of fixed-term tenancies, a move Mézec sees as essential towards establishing clearer regulations that uphold the duties and rights of all parties involved in the housing sector. Mézec … Read more