Clearly explains a highly technical area of the law. Robert E. Merritt and the late Daniel J. Curtin, Jr. compiled years of experience and knowledge into this thorough resource covering all the nuances of the Subdivision Map Act.

• Subdivisions covered by the Map Act
• Required maps: parcel maps versus final maps
• Attorney’s role in processing subdivision maps
• Coordinating Map Act approvals with other land use authorizations
• Using vesting tentative map to acquire vested rights to develop
• Enforcement and judicial review
• Local government service and facility districts