An abandoned and dilapidated structure in Lake Elsinore had received ongoing complaints from the community. The property was red-tagged twice.
Category: Case Highlights
PALMDALE RESIDENCE WITH CAVED-IN ROOF IS RESTORED
A severely unhabitable single-family residence in the city of Palmdale was occupied by its property owner, despite the clear dilapidation.
CHINO ORPHAN PROPERTY WITH LAUNDRY LIST OF VIOLATIONS IS RENEWED
A Chino residence with severe health hazards and countless safety violations was discovered when the property owner passed. There were a lot of violations.
Johnson v. City of Grants Pass: What to Expect Next
An update on Johnson v Grants Pass: The Supreme Court heard oral argument on April 22, 2024 and we expect a ruling sometime in June or July.
Scorched Richmond Residence is Demolished for a Safer Community
The City and Civica Law tracked down the property owners of an abandoned and unsalvageable residence, only to find they are deceased.
Blighted Riverside County Property is Now Safe for Community
Property with long standing issues and complaints regarding excessive exterior storage of junk, trash & debris. County made repeated efforts to gain compliance.
Abandoned Sunnyvale Residence is Reformed
An abandoned, single-family house in extreme disrepair had been a long-time municipal code violator and contributed to unsafe conditions for the neighborhood.
Civica Law Restores a Derelict Duarte Residence with Multiple Years of Code Violations
An extremely dilapidated single-family residence in Duarte has been significantly transformed, after years of code enforcement concerns.
Civica Law Guides Balanced Resolution: Firm Legal Action Meets Practical Solutions in Illegal Chino Cement Plant Case
Civica Law assisted the City of Chino in dealing with an illegal cement mixing plant, operating without authorization in a zone not zoned for such activity.
Navigating New Heights: How a California Court Case is Redefining Access to Drone Surveillance Footage
Drone use by cities is rapidly growing, and case law is trying to keep up. Recently, Arturo Castanares v. The Superior Court of San Diego County, City of Chula Vista, was an issue of first impression regarding the video footage a drone collects for a public agency.
Critical Update on Johnson v. Grants Pass
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review the rulings related to homeless camping, particularly Johnson v. Grants Pass.
Tackling Nuisance Conditions: Civica Law Helps City Successfully Abate a Downtown Dumping Lot
A vacant lot in the downtown of a city served by Civica Law became the focus of code enforcement due to its transformation into an encampment riddled with unlawful nuisance conditions.