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Every community knows the problem: one neglected property can quickly spiral from an eyesore into a serious health and safety hazard. Whether it’s a hoarded home, a vacant and vandalized building, or a structure damaged by fire, these public nuisance properties impact entire neighborhoods.

Health and safety violations in multifamily housing are not merely regulatory matters—they are lived experiences that impact the well-being of residents across the United States. When multifamily properties fall into disrepair, the consequences reach far beyond code books and inspection reports. Mold, vermin infestations, exposed wiring, structural decay—these are not abstract problems. They affect real people and families in real time.

Across the US, communities are facing the costly and dangerous impacts of neglected and substandard properties.

Receivership petitions succeed when cities present photos, timelines, and official records showing properties pose real public health and safety risks.

A nuisance property is a problem for neighborhoods, including both the closest neighbors and the community as a whole.

A bank receivership was implemented in the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which has been an important topic of conversation since early March. That is when the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (CA DFPI) took possession of SVB and closed it.

When a property involves a deed of trust or mortgage, a rents and profits receivership may be needed for legal enforcement.

To keep our communities safe, the California court system frequently uses the receivership remedy to address public health dangers.