by Celina Zambrano | Nov 25, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Legislation, Ordinances & Procedures Assistance, Substandard Housing, Training and Risk Management
California recently passed Assembly Bill No. 548, which focuses on enhancing housing safety and inspection protocols for multi-unit residential buildings. This legislation, approved in October of 2023, aims to ensure that local enforcement agencies develop clear...
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...
by Civica Law, Celina Zambrano | Oct 2, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Court-appointed Receiverships, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Substandard Housing
A property in a Chino neighborhood proudly showcased its exposed raw building material, damaged and decaying walls, and a makeshift-plywood garage door. This unattractive blight was submerged in overgrown dead vegetation, large, deteriorating furniture, and piles of...
by Civica Law, Celina Zambrano | Oct 2, 2024 | Case Highlights, Code Enforcement, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Matthew Trujillo, Nuisance Abatements, Substandard Housing
A 4-unit apartment complex in the City of Chino was subjected to a considerable number of safety risks. The property owner promptly and voluntarily rehabilitated each unit and brought the entire apartment building in compliance with local laws. Before This Chino...
by Celina Zambrano | Sep 11, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Insights, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Ordinances & Procedures Assistance, 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...
by Civica Law, Celina Zambrano | Sep 4, 2024 | Code Enforcement, Community News, Land Use, Planning & Zoning, Ordinances & Procedures Assistance, Practice Areas, Substandard Housing, Training and Risk Management
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...