Receivership for Fire Hazards and Fire Damaged Properties
Receivership under the California Health and Safety Code offers communities another tool to abate nuisance conditions at both properties with a high risk of fire, and those already damaged and in need of repair. Get an idea of how these cases work by reading some profiles of projects we’ve completed in this area.
How a Health and Safety Receivership Can Lower the Risk of Fire
The receivership can clear fire hazards and create defensible space on the exterior of the property.
From day one, the receivership can begin working on clearing the dangerous conditions.
Interior dangers including improper storage of hazardous materials, electrical issues, and hoarding can be remedied through receivership.
Since a receivership property pays its costs of repair, taxpayer funds are not used to cure private-property nuisance conditions.
Long-term change can be achieved through a health and safety receivership as the receiver works with the court to determine the best plan for the property and parties involved.
Properties at High Risk of Fire in Receivership
How a Health and Safety Receivership Can Help Clear a Burned Structure
Receivership can bring lasting change to a nuisance property.
Through receivership, a property pays its own repair costs, meaning that these are not the responsibility of the taxpayers in the surrounding community.
The property can be secured on day one of an appointment.
The property can be cleaned and assessed shortly thereafter.
Depending on the unique situation, the receivership would abate the issues, or could find a responsible owner who commits to doing so within a set period of time (usually 6 months).
Not all fire damaged properties have to be demolished. We have seen extremely dilapidated properties restored and are always cautious before determining to demolish a structure as we view demolition as an absolute last resort.
