When a privately owned wastewater treatment plant serving a California mountain community fell into crisis—insolvent, inoperable, and out of regulatory compliance—a California Superior Court turned to Serviam by Wright LLP to serve as Court Receiver. What followed...
Receivership actions exist to restore safety where it has been compromised. In this case, a severely neglected residential property had deteriorated so significantly that traditional code enforcement remedies were no longer effective. Years of violations,...
Legal Update: Effective January 1, 2025, California amended the Health and Safety Code to beef-up receiverships and substandard building enforcement for cities and counties. On September 22, 2024, the California Legislature passed SB 1465, impacting the enforcement of...
In a recent interview, Nicolas Jaber shared his insights and experiences as an Attorney and Receivership Project Manager for a private drinking water company. Jaber discussed the complexities of managing a failing water system and the vital role court...
In a significant development, Serviam by Wright LLP, currently appointed as Court Receiver for Big Basin Water Company, Inc. as an agent of the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Santa Cruz, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of an...
Hoarding conditions are frequently at the core of complex nuisance enforcement matters, presenting not only significant code violations but also procedural and practical challenges for public agencies. These cases often extend beyond typical compliance issues,...
