In Ave. 6E Invs., LLC v. City of Yuma, decided last week, the Ninth Circuit considered whether a local government’s refusal to grant a rezoning request that would have allowed higher-density residential development violated the Fair Housing Act (FHA). This case is one of the most significant cases since last summer’s Supreme Court decision in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project to address issues of disparate impact and discriminatory intent under the FHA.
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Denver Short-Term Rental Update
In a three-hour public meeting last night, the Denver Planning Commission heard public comments from supporters and opponents of the City’s proposed zoning regulations for short-term rentals.
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New Disclosure Requirements for Certain Real Estate Investors
The New York Times and other news outlets recently reported that the U.S. Treasury Department will require title companies to report the identity of the “true beneficial owner” of any entity that purchases luxury, residential real estate in an all-cash transaction in Miami or New York City.
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Cert Petition Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Reconsider Williamson County Doctrine
Last month, a petition for writ of certiorari was filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, asking the Court to revisit a 30-year-old doctrine that makes it difficult for private landowners to bring inverse condemnation and regulatory takings claims.
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Denver Passes Condominium Construction Defect Ordinance
On Monday night (November 23, 2015), Denver City Council voted to approve the construction defect ordinance proposed by Mayor Hancock.
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