Most administrative hearings proceed exactly as expected. An officer testifies, photographs and inspection reports come into the record, the appellant explains the circumstances, and the hearing officer issues a written decision. The calendar moves. ...
Administrative hearings carry significant consequences—from fines and orders to revoke permits, to abatement and cost recovery. At Serviam by Wright LLP, we serve as trusted neutral third-party hearing officers in jurisdictions throughout California. In that role,...
Rent control has long been one of California’s most debated housing policies, balancing tenant protection with property owner rights. In recent years, the framework for rent stabilization has shifted significantly at the State level—reshaping how local...
At Serviam by Wright LLP, we proudly represent public agencies in administrative hearings involving code enforcement, nuisance abatement, permit revocation, and cost recovery. These proceedings offer a faster, more cost-effective alternative to litigation—and...
Building code violation enforcement requires that violators be given the right to appeal. Most jurisdictions do so through administrative hearings before a Hearing Officer. However, a recent ruling by the Court of Appeal specified that those hearings must be done in...
