Garnell Walls v. Prince George’s County, et al.

Marylander asks SCOTUS to step in after Fourth Circuit demands he petition county legislature before it will hear his lawsuit

Walls' petition argues that the government cannot use the legislative process as an excuse to bar property owners from the courts.

Voskerician, et al. v. City of Menlo Park, California

California homebuilder challenges City’s six-figure “recreation in-lieu” fee

In March 2026, homebuilder Mircea Voskerician paid the City's exaction under protest. Now, he's challenging it in state court.

Thomas Manning v. Kevin Kish

California property owner sues State for violating Fourth Amendment through mandatory participation in Section 8 Housing Program

Manning sees the mandate as a violation of California property owners’ Fourth Amendment rights. He filed a federal lawsuit to challenge it.

Heather Kratt and Holly Manzano with their food truck, Sausage Slingers of the Midwest. Photography Credit: Rick Wenner.
H&H Real Estate, LLC v. City of Petaluma, CA

Sausage Slingers stand up against government overreach after City bans all parking and driving on their lot

The sisters' lawsuit argues that cities cannot use legal gamesmanship to prevent residents from accessing the courtroom and seeking justice.

Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association et al. v. City of Santa Rosa, CA

California property owners challenge City’s abuse of emergency orders to drive City-controlled rents even lower

California mobile home park owners are challenging the City’s actions as a violation of state law and a threat to property owners’ rights.

Tedford’s Tenancy, LLC v. City of New York

Retirees challenge New York rent control law as violation of their Fifth Amendment rights

The Ciners argue that the government cannot use administrative technicalities to bar property owners from accessing the courts.

Sandra May v. City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, et al.

Honolulu quickly backs down from demand that retiree pay $600,000 fine for advertising a rental

Under that prohibition, Honolulu charges property owners a staggering $10,000 a day for even advertising short-term rentals.

Majestic Realty Co., et al. v. Alex Salazar

Cert petition challenges California’s compelled speech requirement

The owners of two California malls are petitioning the United States Supreme Court to strike down California’s compelled speech requirement.

Seidensticker v. California Coastal Commission

California couple challenges Coastal Commission’s demand that they waive their rights in order to rebuild their home

The Seidenstickers’ plans were abruptly shut down when their project was appealed to the California Coastal Commission on February 7, 2023.