California Health and Safety Code § 17980.7(c) permits a judge to appoint a health and safety receiver in circumstances that warrant it. Specifically, the health and safety receivership remedy allows a receiver to take over real property that has become unsafe or hazardous due to abandonment, code violations, hoarding, illegal conversions, etc.
Changes to California Receivership Laws (Updated for 2024)
December 20, 2023
As we approach the end of 2023, there might be questions about the relevance of recently passed laws affecting code enforcement in the upcoming year. For those in the legal industry and/or involved in a receivership matter, it’s important to keep an eye out for changes to California receivership laws. In this article, we’ll highlight potential updates to current laws, and how it may affect code enforcement and the receivership remedy.
Common Reasons to Consider a Receiver
December 1, 2023
Court-appointed receivers are a valuable asset to the California court system. Litigants in a variety of legal conflicts may benefit from the appointment of a receiver. But first, parties must determine whether the receivership remedy is appropriate under the circumstances. Because receivers are responsible for carrying out the orders of the court, their role is incredibly valuable to litigants and their attorneys who are worried about uncooperative, absent, or non-compliant parties and stakeholders.
Understanding the Partition Action: What It Is & How It Works
November 20, 2023
Partition referees play an important role in California’s real estate industry. However, not everyone knows what the partition remedy is or how it works. Understanding this useful tool is the first step in utilizing it effectively to solve conflicts and protect client assets.
What Does Receivership Mean?
November 17, 2023
A receiver is a court appointee who temporarily takes control of a property or company to stabilize it. Under the court’s authority, the receiver can be empowered to operate a business, investigate violations, negotiate terms, pursue remedies, sell assets, satisfy debts, and more.
What is a Partition Referee?
November 17, 2023
It’s unfortunate but true: conflicts arise constantly over property, especially real estate. This conflict could take place between a couple who is divorcing, co-owners of a failing business, siblings having to deal with a joint inheritance of real property, or any other group of people who have legal claims to the same property. In these circumstances, a court may choose to appoint a partition referee to manage the sale and distribution of funds.
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