H&H Real Estate, LLC v. City of Petaluma, CA
Entrepreneur sisters 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 mobilehome park owners are challenging the City’s actions as a violation of state law and a threat to property owners’ rights.
Sandra May v. City & County of Honolulu, Hawaii, et al.
Honolulu fines retiree $600,000 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.
Brinah Milstein et al. v. City of Los Angeles et al.
Los Angeles can’t force homeowners to foot the bill for public monuments
If the government wants a public monument, it must pay for one—not force private homeowners to foot the bill. The City of Los Angeles is no exception.
State of Hawaii v. Williams
State claims Hawaii man owes $1.5 million for the taking of his own land
In July 2025, after a nearly thirteen-year odyssey through Hawaii’s trial and appellate courts, Don Williams secured a major victory.
Natural Lands, LLC v. City of Boca Raton
Florida property owner asks Supreme Court to protect right to a fair hearing in federal court
Natural Lands petitioned the Supreme Court to take the case and affirm that you can seek relief in federal court when the government violates your right to due process, even if you have not exhausted every potential state-level procedure.
Ruda v. San Luis Obispo
Californian homebuilders challenge City’s housing exactions
Represented at no cost by Pacific Legal Foundation, Ruda, Knauer, and Zarnegar filed a lawsuit arguing that the City can’t make housing more affordable by making it more expensive to build—and that it can’t fine property owners for problems they didn’t create.