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Bill would increase penalties for public agencies that violate housing laws, author tells committee
Summary
AB 712 aims to apply stronger enforcement mechanisms used in the Housing Accountability Act to a broader set of housing laws, including minimum fines, attorney's fees for successful applicants, and limits on indemnity requirements that currently deter developers from suing noncompliant agencies.
Assemblymember Ward presented AB 712 to the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of the fast-track housing package now under consideration. The bill would expand enforcement tools beyond the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) by imposing minimum fines on public agencies that violate state housing laws, awarding prevailing project applicants their attorney's fees and…
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