SB1344 allows defendants to seek attorney's fees and costs in civil actions challenging housing projects.

SB1344 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow defendants in civil actions challenging housing projects to seek attorney's fees and costs. This applies to actions challenging low- or moderate-income housing projects and priority care developments. The bill also allows courts to require plaintiffs to post an undertaking as security for costs and damages if the action delays the project. The amount of the undertaking adjusts annually for inflation. The bill aims to strengthen California's investment in housing and address the shortage of supportive housing for vulnerable populations.

SB1344 allows defendants to seek attorney's fees and costs in civil actions challenging housing projects.

SB1344 amends the Code of Civil Procedure to allow defendants in civil actions challenging housing projects to seek attorney's fees and costs. This applies to actions challenging low- or moderate-income housing projects and priority care developments. The bill also allows courts to require plaintiffs to post an undertaking as security for costs and damages if the action delays the project. The amount of the undertaking adjusts annually for inflation. The bill aims to strengthen California's investment in housing and address the shortage of supportive housing for vulnerable populations.