Christopher MacMurray | Burr & Forman The rental housing market in the United States continues to evolve. Alongside traditional apartment properties, the build-to-rent (“BTR”) sector—single-family homes or townhomes constructed specifically for rent—is attracting increasing levels of institutional capital. Although both sectors address the growing rental demand, the distinct nature of the assets and the associated… Continue reading Build-to-Rent vs. Traditional Multifamily: Key Considerations in Joint Venture Agreements
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Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Idaho’s Contractor Registration Act and Mandatory Fee Shifting on Lien Foreclosure Actions
Tara Martens Miller | Snell & Wilmer The Idaho Contractor Registration Act (ICRA)1 imposes mandatory registration requirements on contractors operating within Idaho. Since January 1, 2006, it has been unlawful for any person to engage in the business of or hold themselves out as a contractor without being registered in accordance with the ICRA. The Act… Continue reading Idaho Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of Idaho’s Contractor Registration Act and Mandatory Fee Shifting on Lien Foreclosure Actions
Those Involved in Private Construction Agreements in California Must Act Now to Prepare for New Claim Resolution Requirements
Laurence Phillips | Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch The clock is ticking for anyone involved in negotiating or administering private construction agreements in California. Beginning January 1, 2026, the Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act (SB 440) will reshape how change orders and claims arising from them are handled on private construction projects. Private… Continue reading Those Involved in Private Construction Agreements in California Must Act Now to Prepare for New Claim Resolution Requirements
Understanding State-Level Procurement: Key Differences from the Federal System
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart Government contractors often focus on federal procurement opportunities, which are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) regime. However, the state-level procurement landscape presents a distinct — and often less uniform — set of rules, risks, and opportunities. For businesses expanding into state or local markets,… Continue reading Understanding State-Level Procurement: Key Differences from the Federal System
Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision
Daniel R. Golub, William E. Sterling and Luca Trumbull | Holland & Knight Highlights California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently held that local governments cannot satisfy their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations by using zoning “overlays” that allow, but do not require, residential development. Residential overlay zoning is a very common practice in housing… Continue reading Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision