People who sue to stop public university student housing may have to post a bond
Courts may order people who sue to block student housing owned by a public university to post a bond covering delay costs, if the suit appears meritless and brought in bad faith or to delay. The rule already covered affordable housing projects.
Who it affects
Public universities building student housing and people who sue to stop it
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.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 916: Civil actions: housing development projects.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.