Our Work
We hold municipal governments accountable when acting in violation of California State laws.
CaRLA pursues legal action where developers have not, bringing suit against cities that fail to approve compliant housing.
448 Sausalito Blvd, Sausalito, CA
Settled out of court
Rather than fight an unwinnable lawsuit, the City of Sausalito agreed to return our attorneys fees and grant David his project.
4 W. Santa Inez, San Mateo
Litigation in progress
3233 Deer Hill Road, Lafayette, CA
Settled out of court
The developer paid all of our attorney’s fees. We agreed not to appeal the trial court’s decision.
1310 Haskell St, Berkeley, CA
We Won!
CaRLA recovered $45,000 in attorneys fees. Cristian got his approval and has began construction of three homes where there were just one.
Ashton at Dublin Station
Settled out of court
149 Fourth St, Sonoma
Litigation in progress
San Francisco’s ADU Ordinance
Litigation in progress
Legal expenses are a major contributor to the high costs of housing development; CaRLA seeks to combat this through free legal aid to homebuilders. Byzantine regulations create high barriers to entry in the field, leaving the development of housing only to those who can afford expensive lawyers and consultants.
We particularly seek to support small projects – encompassing 3 to 10 units – whose development teams do not have the legal budget to appeal local rulings.