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,...
California’s approach to cannabis has evolved dramatically over the past three decades—from the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 to the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (Prop 64) in 2016, and now the comprehensive Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act...
Legal Update: On May 12, 2025, Governor Newsom released a model ordinance designed to help cities and counties swiftly address hazardous and unsanitary encampments while connecting individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter and supportive services. ...
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...
Legal Update: AB 436—local jurisdictions may no longer ban lowriding vehicles nor cruising. A bill legalizing lowrider cruising throughout California was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom effective January 1, 2024. Prior to 2024, the California...
