Climate Change Legislation and Environmental Considerations in the Real Estate Industry

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Climate change and environmental concerns continue to be hot topics affecting the economy and the real estate industry. Federal and state governments are enacting laws to address these issues. Review this article to learn about important new California legislation concerning climate change. See the Related Content below for more general information on climate change and environmental laws and regulations and how they impact the real estate industry.

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