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From Hazard to Habitability: A Successful Receivership That Restored a Neighborhood
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, unsafe living conditions, and persistent noncompliance created a serious hazard for both the occupants and the surrounding community. Despite the City’s repeated efforts to obtain voluntary correction, the property owners chose obstruction over cooperation, allowing dangerous conditions to worsen. What began as a severely distressed property plagued by code violations and nuisance conditions evolved into an extraordinarily complex legal battle. The property owners employed obstructionist litigation tactics at every turn, attempting to delay and derail the City's efforts to protect the community. Health and Safety receivership before photos Court-Supervised Transformation With the Receiver in place, the property underwent a full and meticulous rehabilitation. Serviam supported the City in securing Court authority for the Receiver to overhaul the structure, eliminate long-standing violations, and...
Serviam Supports the Fontana Police 17th Annual K9 Pals Golf Tournament
Through our Serviam Cares initiative, we are dedicated to supporting programs that protect and strengthen the communities we serve. This commitment guided our participation in the Fontana Police 17th Annual K9 Pals Golf Tournament, an event held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the beautiful Indian Hills Golf Club in Riverside, California. The tournament raises critical funds for the Fontana Police Department’s K9 program, helping ensure these highly trained four-legged officers receive the care, equipment, and ongoing training they need to safely support daily police operations. From searching for missing individuals to assisting in high-risk situations, these K9 partners play an essential role in community safety, and we are honored to contribute to their continued success. This year, Serviam proudly sponsored the event as the Bronze Sponsor, and sent a Firm foursome to represent the team on the course. It was a day filled with camaraderie, great conversations, and maybe even a few impressive swings from colleagues who surprised us with their golf skills. More importantly, it was an opportunity to come together in support of a program that makes a real...




















