Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Housing and property

Ground rent on hotel land can't count density bonuses that aren't yet approved

When ground rent under an existing lease is set or reset for land with an operating hotel or motel, the land can't be valued using density bonuses, concessions or waivers unless those are already approved and vested on the valuation date.

Who it affects

Hotel and motel operators who lease land, and their landlords

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 2181: Housing development: density bonuses: rent.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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