[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” link_text_color=”#B69D74″ global_colors_info=”{}”]In the heart of San Buenaventura, on Phelps Avenue, a single-family residence once stood as a blight on the community. The property, plagued by dilapidation, rodent infestation, and extreme unsanitary conditions, had been red-tagged by City staff as unfit for human habitation. For years, the City had been grappling with code enforcement efforts, receiving hundreds of complaints from neighbors regarding hazards and violations.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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The situation presented a unique challenge, as the property was occupied by an elderly owner and her adult disabled child. Balancing the sensitivities of the occupants while enforcing the code required a nuanced approach. City staff and Civica Law rose to the occasion, building a rapport with the property owner and collaborating with the City to address both the code violations and the emotional needs of the occupants.<\/p>\n
Civica Law played a pivotal role in this transformation. Attorney Lauren Brown<\/a> noted, “Our team was committed to handling this case with compassion and efficiency. We’re proud to have played a part in not only revitalizing the property but also in enhancing the overall quality of life in the neighborhood.”<\/p>\n An agreement was eventually reached for the property owner to sell the residence to a developer capable of conducting the necessary cleanup and remediation. This resolution was a win-win for all parties involved, including the property owner, who was able to relocate closer to family.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”25px||5px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][dsm_image_carousel gallery_ids=”74228,74229,74230″ slider_type=”slideshow” slideshow_effect=”fade” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_image_carousel][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” link_text_color=”#B69D74″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Today, the property on Phelps Avenue stands as a testament to the power of collaboration and legal intervention. It is now in full compliance with city codes, and the neighborhood has been significantly uplifted. Of Counsel Daniel Ohl<\/a> added, “This case is a testament to what can be achieved when legal professionals, city officials, and the community work together towards a common goal of enhancing public safety and neighborhood well-being.”<\/p>\n The successful resolution of this case marks the close of a chapter of code enforcement efforts and serves as a shining example of how dedicated efforts can transform a troubled property into a source of pride for a community.[\/et_pb_text][dsm_icon_list _builder_version=”4.23.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dsm_icon_list][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the heart of San Buenaventura, on Phelps Avenue, a single-family residence once stood as a blight on the community. 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The Impact: A Neighborhood Reborn<\/h2>\n