by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
A group of Tuscaloosa apartment owners filed a lawsuit against the City of Tuscaloosa, alleging that a new tax unfairly targets student housing projects of a certain size. On September 21, 2021, the Tuscaloosa City Council adopted Ordinance No. 9112, which increased...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Access to quality schools is a key factor driving Alabama’s housing market. Families who want to ensure their children attend good schools are limited to specific neighborhoods. Because of the demand for these neighborhoods they often come with...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In early June, the Alabama legislature wrapped up its 2023 Regular Session which included the passage of several bills that affect the housing and development industry. Below is a summary of each bill, related to the housing industry, that has been signed into law by...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The Past New York City was the first to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1916. It was primarily directed at limiting the width and bulk of skyscrapers and establishing several zoning districts to allow for, or prohibit, certain uses. Other municipalities were...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In March, we discussed the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. In Sheetz, a California county levied a $23,420 “traffic mitigation fee” against a property owner that sought a permit to construct a mobile home on...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of Alabama held that if a preliminary subdivision plat complies with all the City’s subdivision regulations, then it cannot be denied approval for vague or unspecified reasons. T Investments, LLC, and FHM Company, LLP v....
