Law Archives | CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/category/law/ Los Angeles-based design to build company offering comprehensive construction and consulting services, including ADUs, room additions, permit acquisition, building compliance, remediation of unpermitted work, and more. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.10 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Law Archives | CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/category/law/ 32 32 AB 956 Signed: California Will Allow Two Detached ADUs Starting January 1, 2027 – What Is Not Final Yet https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/ab-956-two-detached-adus-california-signed-2027/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:17:54 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=35467 California ADU Law – October 2026 AB 956 is signed, but it is not in effect yet. Governor Newsom signed AB 956 on September 29, 2026 (Chapter 791, Statutes of 2026). It requires California cities to approve up to two detached ADUs on a single-family… Read More »

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]]> Warning for LA Fire Victims: 17 Unlicensed Contractors Charged in the Palisades and Eaton Fire Zones https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/unlicensed-contractors-charged-la-fire-zones-warning/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:24:57 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/unlicensed-contractors-charged-la-fire-zones-warning/ ⚠ Warning for Palisades and Eaton Fire Homeowners 17 people have been criminally charged with contracting without a license in the LA fire zones. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says 11 were working in the Eaton Fire zone and 6 in the Palisades… Read More »

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]]> Santa Monica Rescinds Perpetual Tenancy: What Rental Property Owners Need to Know About the November 2026 Ballot Measure https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/santa-monica-perpetual-tenancy-rescinded-november-2026-ballot/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/santa-monica-perpetual-tenancy-rescinded-november-2026-ballot/ Breaking – Santa Monica Rental Housing July 28, 2026 – Santa Monica: The Santa Monica City Council reversed course and voted 6-to-0 to rescind a resolution passed just two weeks earlier that would have created a “perpetual tenancy” for anyone living in a rent-controlled unit… Read More »

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]]> SB 9 is Back in Pasadena and Malibu: What the YIMBY Lawsuit Settlement Means for LA Fire-Zone Homeowners https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/sb9-pasadena-malibu-yimby-lawsuit-settlement-2026/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/sb9-pasadena-malibu-yimby-lawsuit-settlement-2026/ Breaking – California Housing Law July 2026 – Pasadena and Malibu: Both cities have settled a lawsuit brought by YIMBY Law and repealed the local ordinances that banned SB 9 lot splits and duplex conversions after the January 2025 wildfires. Pasadena’s City Council voted unanimously… Read More »

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]]> How Does Unpermitted Work Affect Appraisal https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/how-does-unpermitted-work-affect-appraisal/ Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=31204 Home improvement projects like renovations, remodeling or additions can greatly enhance the living space, improve functionality, or increase the property’s value.

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]]> Four-Story Buildings Now Allowed in Some Single-Family Zones Under LA Plan to Delay SB 79 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/four-story-buildings-single-family-zones-la-sb-79-delay/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:02:05 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/four-story-buildings-single-family-zones-la-sb-79-delay/ Los Angeles homeowners, property investors, and anyone living near a transit stop should be paying close attention right now. Senate Bill 79 – California’s sweeping new housing law – is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and it could fundamentally reshape neighborhoods across… Read More »

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]]> How to Permit an Unlawful Addition in Los Angeles: Complete 2025 Guide https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/how-to-permit-an-unlawful-addition-in-los-angeles-complete-2025-guide/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:00:41 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=34643 The post How to Permit an Unlawful Addition in Los Angeles: Complete 2025 Guide appeared first on CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services.

]]> How to Pull a Building Permit in Los Angeles: Complete 2025 Guide https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/how-to-pull-a-building-permit-in-los-angeles-complete-2025-guide/ Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:27:49 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=34630 The post How to Pull a Building Permit in Los Angeles: Complete 2025 Guide appeared first on CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services.

]]> Have You Used Our Permit Search Tool? https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/have-you-used-our-permit-search-tool/ Thu, 29 May 2025 07:00:04 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=34507 The post Have You Used Our Permit Search Tool? appeared first on CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services.

]]> Building 4 Units on a Single-Family Property in California: The Complete Guide https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/building-4-units-on-a-single-family-property-in-california-the-complete-guide/ Mon, 19 May 2025 07:00:23 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=34500 The post Building 4 Units on a Single-Family Property in California: The Complete Guide appeared first on CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services.

]]> List of Common Building Code Violations https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/list-of-common-building-code-violations/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=34358 The post List of Common Building Code Violations appeared first on CCS Inc. Construction Consulting Services.

]]> What to Do if Your HOA Is Restricting ADU Development https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/what-to-do-if-your-hoa-is-restricting-adu-development/ Fri, 24 Jan 2025 17:31:57 +0000 https://www.laconstructioncompliance.com/?p=33145 Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a significant investment, and finding the right contractor is crucial to ensuring a smooth and successful project.

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