CALIFORNIA LAND USE
& REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS

California’s intricate web of land use regulations, environmental requirements, and real estate laws creates significant challenges for developers, property owners, and businesses. At Koegle Law Group, we provide strategic guidance on California land use matters and real estate transactions, helping clients achieve their property and development goals while managing legal risks and regulatory compliance.

We represent developers, property owners, landlords, tenants, and businesses across a wide range of land use and real estate matters. Our practice encompasses land use entitlements, including conditional use permits, General Plan amendments, subdivision maps, development agreements, and CEQA compliance. We provide representation before planning commissions, city councils, and boards of supervisors to advocate for our clients’ development objectives.

On the transactional side, we handle purchase and sale agreements, coordinate due diligence reviews, analyze title and survey issues, and negotiate and draft commercial leases for both landlords and tenants. When real estate disputes arise, we address boundary and easement conflicts, title defects, quiet title actions, breach of contract claims, and landlord-tenant disputes.

Why California Land Use Law Matters
California has some of the nation’s most complex land use regulations. Local governments exercise broad authority over zoning, development approvals, and environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Recent legislative changes, including SB 9 and SB 10 affecting residential development, and ongoing updates to housing element requirements, continue to reshape the land use landscape.

Understanding how these regulations interact with local ordinances, specific plans, and general plans is essential for any real estate transaction or development project. Failure to properly navigate these requirements can result in delayed or denied development approvals, costly environmental mitigation measures, legal challenges from neighboring property owners or advocacy groups, and zoning restrictions limiting property use.

Our Approach
Our land use and real estate practice is built on practical, results-oriented counsel. We work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and property goals, then develop strategies to achieve them efficiently while managing legal and regulatory risks.

For land use matters, we navigate the entitlement process strategically, working with planning staff, preparing applications, and representing clients before decision-making bodies. When disputes arise, we pursue resolution through negotiation when possible and litigation when necessary.

For real estate transactions, we conduct thorough due diligence, identify potential issues early, and work to structure deals that protect our clients’ interests. We coordinate with brokers, lenders, title companies, and other professionals to facilitate smooth closings.

We serve clients throughout California, with particular experience in Southern California markets. Our size allows us to provide partner-level attention to every matter while keeping our services cost-effective for businesses and property owners. Whether you’re acquiring your first commercial property, expanding your real estate portfolio, seeking development approvals, or facing a property dispute, we provide the focused attention and experience that boutique firm representation offers.

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