by Silver & Wright LLP | Jan 12, 2022 | Legislation, News, Shared Wisdom
California Senate Bill-60 (SB-60), the State’s emergency ordinance which was adopted and went into immediate effect on September 24, 2021, amends sections 25132 and 36900 of the Government Code to allow cities and counties to increase the maximum fines for code... 
by Silver & Wright LLP | Jan 12, 2022 | Legislation, News, Publications
CEOSF Winter Newsletter: Written by Valerie D. Escalante Troesh, J.D. & L.L.M. On October 7, 2021, California’s Governor signed into law Senate Bill 296 requiring each local jurisdiction that employs code enforcement officers to develop safety standards... 
by Silver & Wright LLP | Jan 4, 2022 | Featured Article, Legislation, Shared Wisdom
California Joint Powers Insurance Authority: Written by Larry Breceda, CCEO, Treasurer, and Matthew Silver, Esq., CCEO, 2nd Vice President & Legislative Director, California Code enforcement officers serve a vital role in protecting and improving communities... 
by Silver & Wright LLP | Jan 4, 2022 | Case Highlight, Community, Featured Article
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... 
by Silver & Wright LLP | Dec 28, 2021 | Community, Featured Article, Shared Wisdom
On Nov. 15, 2021, the City of Tehachapi considered three ordinances amending its municipal code’s code enforcement regulations to bring them into compliance with new State laws, enhance transparency and clarity in processes, and ensure efficient and...