Real Estate Industry Uncertainties Follow Chevron Doctrine Demise

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision striking down the Chevron Doctrine may impact interpretation of ambiguous legislation, potentially including real estate-related laws such as the Fair Housing Act (FHA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, Clean Water Act (CWA), and more. Read this article about real estate policy areas and legal issues that may soon be highly litigated.

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