An interview discussing the recent Superior Court decision claiming that LAUSD failed to meet lawful requirements in applying Alternative School Facilities Fees.
In June, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Ralph Dau ruled that the LAUSD failed to meet lawful requirements in applying Alternative School Facilities Fees, Level Two, last year. The plaintiff in the case was the Coalition for Affordable Housing, a coalition of homeowners and housing developers, represented by Pam Schmidt of Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP. TPR is pleased to present this interview with Pam Schmidt in which she discusses the ruling and its impact on housing development in Los Angeles.
Thanks to Larry Segal
FULL STORY: Home Owners/Developers Overturn LAUSD Facilities Fee Assessment

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