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8.05.11

The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development

Producing and maintaining quality affordable housing is not an intractable social problem but one that requires putting together the essential pieces of the puzzle—a development concept responsive to…

Legal Alerts 5 results

1.27.14

Revenue Procedure 2014-12 Creates an Historic Tax Credit Investment Safe Harbor

In 2012, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, reversing the Tax Court, found that an investor in an historic rehabilitation project was not entitled to claim historic…

3.06.13

HUD Update: Effects of Sequester for 2013

HUD’s current budgeting resolution expires on March 27, 2013. Due to uncertainty as to the future of the federal budget, HUD has issued certain policy bulletins and statements about firm commitments…

9.07.12

Third Circuit Applies Tax Shelter Theory in Historic Tax Credit Case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit recently issued an opinion overruling the Tax Court in Historic Boardwalk Hall, LLC v. Commissioner, Case No. 11-1832 (August 27,…

Podcasts 1 result

2.22.24

Where does the money for affordable housing come from?

How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing…

Press Mentions 9 results

8.23.22

Rochelle Lento's Affordable Housing Practice Highlighted in The PuLSE Institute

Rochelle Lento was highlighted in The PuLSE Institute article, “Top Affordable Housing Expert Rochelle Lento to Speak at PuLSE National Economic Conference September 15.” Lento was recognized as a,…

8.11.22

Rochelle Lento Discusses Affordable Housing Requirements for Detroit Project in Crain's Detroit Business

Rochelle Lento was quoted in the Crain's Detroit Business article, "Gilbert's affordable housing pact for Hudson's site tax break comes with a big asterisk."

8.08.18

Rochelle E. Lento Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2018 Class of “Women in the Law”

Rochelle E. Lento, Detroit-based member in Dykema’s Real Estate practice group, was named one of 30 “Women in the Law” for 2018 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

Press Releases 9 results

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

8.18.22

8.19.21

Speaking Engagements 3 results

9.15.22

Rochelle Lento to Speak on Affordable Housing at PuLSE National Economic Conference

Rochelle Lento will speak at the National Conference on the Economy, Equity, and Energy in the session, “Are Corporate Tax Breaks Sustainable for the Future of America’s Urban Economy?” The…

7.20.22

Hauberg and Lento to Serve as Featured Panelists at the State Bar of Michigan’s Finding the Balance Conference

Kyle Hauberg and Rochelle Lento will each serve as panelists at the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section’s 2022 Summer Conference, “Finding the Balance.” The conference will take place at…

5.25.22

LIHTC 101: The Life of a LIHTC Transaction and the Roles of Attorneys

Rochelle Lento will serve as a panelist at the ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Annual Meeting on May 25-27, 2022, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, in Washington, D.C. The…

Webinars 1 result

3.24.22

Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing

Dykema’s Rochelle Lento joined a panel discussion in the State Bar of Michigan’s Real Property Law Section’s virtual program, “Homeward Bound – Affordable Housing,” on March 24, 2022. The panel of…