Legislative News

Press Release: NAIOP SF Bay Area and Silicon Valley Chapters Oppose California Senate Bill 939


Filed under: Legislative News: California

NAIOP, a premier commercial real estate development and owners association, announced its opposition to California Senate Bill 939.  SB 939 is pending before the state legislature and threatens to replace a loss in business revenue problem with a statewide commercial mortgage crisis.  If passed, SB 939 would, on a statewide basis, give commercial tenants a unilateral termination right, with no future obligations, including by their third-party guarantors, upending previously reliable contractual obligations. In doing this, it sets a dangerous precedent, undermining the validity of existing, mutually negotiated lease agreements in the state.

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CBPA's California Legislative Update 5/29/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

  • COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE UNDER UNPRECEDENTED ATTACK
  • SECOND SPLIT ROLL PROPERTY TAX MEASURE QUALIFIES FOR BALLOT
  • ACTION ALERT! SB 939 WOULD NEGATE LEASES ACROSS THE STATE!
  • SB 939 WOULD CAUSE A COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE DEFAULT CRISIS
  • SHOPPING CENTER INDUSTRY DEVASTATED BY COVID-19
  • JUDICIAL COUNCIL REVISES/IMPROVES RULE 9 IMPACTING CEQA
  • CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT
  • CBPA 2020 CALENDAR
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SB 939 is Moving Forward - Take Action Now!


Filed under: Legislative News: San Francisco Bay Area,Legislative News: California

Just a few days ago, SB 939 passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on a minimum number of votes.
We remain opposed to the bill as the amendments taken so far do not sufficiently address our concerns. We anticipate a battle once the Legislature continues its discussions and ultimately moves toward a vote before June 26th.

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Take Action to Oppose SB 939


Filed under: Legislative News: California

NAIOP members should be aware of recently proposed California legislation, SB 939 introduced by Senator Scott Wiener (SF), and its potential for having a significant impact on existing commercial leases.  If passed, SB 939 would place small property owners into foreclosure by forcing them to float rent for all tenants and gives restaurants the right to walk away from a lease without squaring up for owed rent or paying for property improvements

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CBPA's California Legislative Update 5/14/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

TAKE ACTION NOW!!!

Proposed legislation negates all current commercial leases to the benefit of one business over another.

SB 939 (Wiener) – Would Have A Significant Impact on Commercial Leases – Set terrible precedent!

* LEGISLATION WOULD USE CURRENT COVID-19 EMERGENCY TO UPEND ALL YOUR LEASES

* REQUIRES ALL LESSORS IN CALIFORNIA TO DEFER LESSEE RENT OBLIGATIONS FOR MORE THAN A YEAR

* ALLOWS A CERTAIN BUSINESS TYPE TO NEGATE LEASE AND WALK WITH NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR TENANT IMPROVEMENT

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Local Legislative Updates Related to COVID-19


Filed under: Legislative News: United States,Legislative News: San Francisco Bay Area

Provided by NAIOP SFBA Local Lobbyist: New Deal Advisers

There are a few current relief measures for both property owners and renters in the Bay Area. These pair with state and federal measures to reduce evictions and foreclosures on residential and commercial property. Here below is a current list of initiatives at the local, state and federal levels to alleviate economic strain for property owners and renters.

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CBPA's California Legislative Update 5/08/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

  • CALIFORNIA STARTS TO RE-OPEN TODAY
  • RESILIENCE ROADMAP: WHAT ARE THE STAGES TO RE-OPENING
  • WORKER’S COMP EXECUTIVE ORDER
  • WORKERS COMP AND COVID-19
  • CALIFORNIA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SUMMIT
  • COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
  • CBPA 2020 CALENDAR
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CBPA's California Legislative Update 5/01/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

  • PARTNERS IN SAFELY RE-OPENING CALIFORNIA RETAIL AND SHOPPING VENUES

  • BUSINESS GROUPS ASKING FOR DELAY ON SCAG PLAN

  • PACIFIC LEGAL FOUNDATION: FAQ RE GOVERNMENT’S EMERGENCY ORDERS

  • WORKERS COMP AND COVID-19

  • BUILDING CODE SUCCESSES! ELEVATORS & BIRDS

  • FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT BILL SHELVED FOR THE YEAR

  • AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION

  • COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE

  • CBPA 2020 CALENDAR

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Bay Area to allow construction under new shelter in place order


Filed under: Legislative News: San Francisco Bay Area

"Under the extended Stay Home Order, all construction will be allowed to resume as long as specific safety measures are in place. Certain businesses that operate primarily outdoors, such as plant nurseries, car washes, and flea markets, may reopen under San Francisco’s Order. Any employee of a business allowed to operate under the order can also access childcare programs that are allowed to operate. Some outdoor recreational facilities, like skate parks and golf courses, may reopen. The full text of the new order and answers to frequently asked questions is posted at SF.gov."

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CBPA's California Legislative Update 4/24/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

  • THE PIVOT TO RECOVERY
  • ECONOMIC TASK FORCE
  • ROADMAP TO PANDEMIC RESILIENCE
  • BOMA INTERNATIONAL RE-ENTRY REPORT
  • SPLIT ROLL; $10B-PLUS TAX HIKE MAY GAIN TRACTION WITH STRESSED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
  • WILLIE BROWN OPPOSES SPLIT ROLL - HURTS MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES
  • ECONOMIC POLICY ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
  • JUDICIAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RULES WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY DELAYS
  • AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION
  • COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE
  • CBPA 2020 CALENDAR
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CBPA's California Legislative Update 4/17/2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

  • WILLIE BROWN OPPOSES SPLIT ROLL - HURTS MINORITY OWNED BUSINESSES
  • ECONOMIC TASK FORCE
  • ECONOMIC POLICY ASSISTANCE OFFERED BY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
  • JUDICIAL COUNCIL EMERGENCY RULES WILL CAUSE UNNECESSARY DELAYS
  • WA GOVERNOR DECREES STATEWIDE RENT CONTROL
  • REGULATORY DELAY REQUESTED
  • AMENDED BILL WOULD REQUIRE 25% STATEWIDE RENT REDUCTION
  • AB 2843 “HEAD TAX” BILL – DEFEATED
  • CBPA 2020 CALENDAR
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Legislative Highlights for CA and SF - April 2020


Filed under: Legislative News: California

The NAIOP SFBA Government Affairs Committee (GAC) has put together the following update for our members to stay informed about California State and San Francisco Bay Area local legislation.  The GAC Committee with support from the SF Chapter Board of Directors are excited to announce a partnership with New Deal Advisors.  In addition to our Chapter's ongoing relationship with CBPA, that tracks legislation at the State level, New Deal Advisors will be teaming with us to monitor and report on local Bay Area policies that affect commercial real estate.

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