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SB 1465—amended Health & Safety Code to beef-up receiverships & substandard building enforcement
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.
City of Chino prevails in Court of Appeal against illegally operating concrete company with assistance from Serviam by Wright LLP
The California Courts of Appeal ruled in favor of the City of Chino, represented by Serviam by Wright, LLP.
Serviam by Wright LLP Lends a Hand to Economically Disadvantaged Family of Five This Holiday Season
For one Orange County family, Christmas is now possible due to the kindness and compassion of Serviam by Wrights LLP’s partners, attorneys, and staff.
Serviam by Wright LLP works with Chino property owner to bring former Martin Feed site into compliance, without litigation
Serviam by Wright LLP is proud of its recent work with the City of Chino in working with the Orange County Flood Control District to remediate the former multi-acre Martin Feed site without litigation.
Dilapidated Upland motel known for criminal activity is sold to a responsible party
The City of Upland has garnered a big win for its community as a once severely dilapidated nuisance property well-known for repeated criminal activity, Western Inn, was recently sold to a new responsible party who made much-needed improvements to the property.
Serviam by Wright LLP assists Sunnyvale City Attorney’s Office to shut down illegally operating short-term rental property after a homicide
On August 26, 2022, our firm worked with the City of Sunnyvale’s in-house legal team to file a claim against Ke Zhou for illegally renting a property on Airbnb between July 2018 and August 2021, to the tune of over $80,000 in illegally obtained profits. The City’s...
Serviam by Wright LLP Attorney Andy Ta is proud to contribute to the diversity in the field of law
As the first legal professional in his family, our Attorney Andy Ta is proud to strengthen the diversity across the field of law.
UPDATED: Serviam by Wright LLP Led Five Classes at CACEO’s 2022 Code Conference in October
Serviam by Wright LLP was a platinum sponsor at the California Association of Code Enforcement Officers (CACEO’s) 2022 Code Conference, and our attorneys taught five classes during the four-day event.
Severely Dilapidated Property in Chino Brought into Compliance
Silver & Wright LLP worked with the City of Chino to bring the dilapidated property at 13132 9th Street into compliance, after several extensions were granted.
WDWGB v. Caltrans, the 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeal Over California Held That Clearing High-Risk Homeless Encampments Doesn’t Violate the ADA
The 9th Circuit published a case establishing that public agencies may clear high-risk homeless encampments that pose an immediate danger.
THE OCBA’S COMMUNITY outreach committee assists THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
The Community Outreach Committee is the community volunteer arm of the Orange County Bar Association. The Committee’s goal is to assist the local community in various volunteer efforts by providing community service opportunities to the OCBA and its members. In some ways, the Committee members are the face of the OCBA as perceived by residents in Orange County. It is our hope that the Committee’s volunteer work will help to create a positive image of the OCBA and the legal profession among those in the community.
Serviam by Wright LLP assists City of San Clemente restore property near shoreline
A once beautiful property near the Dana Point harbor, with an incredible view of the San Clemente shoreline, quickly became the nuisance of the neighborhood when its owner stopped maintaining the vegetation in its front and back yard.
Hawthorne Mall turns into a blazing fire, proving it’s more than just a nuisance to the city
On January 26, at 9:30 a.m., the gutted Hawthorne Mall went up in flames, with smoke billowing from underneath the building, dispatching over 100 firefighters and police officers to the scene. The former mall, which has been empty since the ’90s, is a beacon for...
Senate Bill-60: Expanded Fines for Short Term Rental Violations While Requiring Administrative Processes To Reduce Those Fines
California Senate Bill-60 (SB-60), the State’s emergency ordinance, allows cities and counties to increase the maximum fines for code violations.
California’s Newly Enacted Law Requires Code Enforcement Safety standards–Model for other jurisdictions nationally
Senate Bill 296 requires local jurisdictions to develop safety standards appropriate for the code enforcement officers employed in their jurisdiction.
CA Senate Bill 296: Code Enforcement Officer Safety Standards
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Code enforcement officers serve a vital role in protecting and improving communities throughout California. By some accounts, there are more than 2,000 code enforcement officers in this state alone, not to mention thousands...
Our firm successfully assists City of Fontana by removing violent felons from illegally occupying two homes
An absent landlord was operating boarding homes at two properties in Fontana, filled with felons, mentally ill individuals, and vagrants - across the street from an elementary school. For six years, the City received dozens of complaints from residents regarding...
New Serviam by Wright LLP Attorney inspired to pursue law after the 1992 LA riots
Meet our new and experienced Attorney Arthur Shin! After initially being inspired to pursue a career in law after the 1992 riots in Los Angeles, when his brother was carjacked, Arthur felt inclined to land a job that would greatly benefit communities across the...
Serviam by Wright LLP – Helping Cities Bring Code Enforcement Statutes Into Compliance With New State Law – Enhancing Transparency And Clarity In Municipal Laws
On Nov. 15, 2021, the City of Tehachapi considered three ordinances amending its municipal code’s code enforcement regulations.
Seven ways AB838 will shift how municipalities handle renters who file complaints against a property
Beginning July 1, 2022, in a State-mandated local program, Assembly Bill 838, places new requirements on cities and counties to help combat substandard housing. The new law will require cities and counties that receive a complaint from a renter of a property...
Passion, dedication, and professionalism is how we describe our new attorney Mahadhi Corzano
Meet one of our newest Attorneys Mahadhi Corzano! While he may be new to Serviam by Wright LLP, Mahadhi has an extensive list of experience in trial and litigation, including areas of civil rights, tort, insurance coverage, and catastrophic injury/wrongful death...