4 Crucial Components of AB 838 for California Cities and Counties

by Celina Zambrano | Dec 10, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Legislation, Police Services & Public Safety, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

According to the California Budget & Policy Center, more than half of California renters face housing hardship. This, along with more housing statistics, prompted lawmakers to take action to ensure safe and quality living conditions for all residents. Assembly...

Long-Standing Substandard Property in Duarte is Renovated for a Better Neighborhood

by Celina Zambrano | Nov 6, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-Appointed Receiverships, Daniel K. Ohl, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

Two Duarte apartment complexes with over 350 violations achieved compliance with the assistance of a court-appointed receiver. This property gained the attention of the City of Duarte’s enforcement department due to its numerous substandard conditions at two...

5 Underlying Reasons You Need a Code Enforcement Solution

by Celina Zambrano | Sep 11, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Code Enforcement Insights, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

As a city or county, ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of your community is your civic duty. This is where code enforcement solutions come into play. Here are five underlying reasons why having a robust code enforcement solution is essential and the benefits it...

How SB 1465 Will Affect Your Code Enforcement Department

by Civica Law, Celina Zambrano | Sep 4, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Community News, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

SB 1465, passed with unanimous bipartisan support on August 29th, is a significant development in enhancing public safety. Civica Law Group’s Founding Partner, Matthew Silver, serves as volunteer Chairperson of the CACEO Legislative Committee who wrote this...

Decaying and Crumbling Chino Property Remodeled into 4-Bed Home

by Celina Zambrano | Aug 21, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew G. Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

A deteriorating residence in a Chino neighborhood was red-tagged, unsafe for human habitation, and an eyesore. From the street, broken or missing windows were visible, large objects were blocking exits, which reduced emergency responders’ efficiency, the fence was...

Rotting and Dilapidated Chino Property is Demolished

by Celina Zambrano | Aug 14, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-Appointed Receiverships, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew G. Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing

An extremely dilapidated and manifestly unsafe residence in the City of Chino had been the focus of code enforcement efforts for years and an attractive nuisance to its neighbors. This property was rapidly deteriorating with rotting walls, ceilings, floors, and doors...