Bi-Weekly Receivership Education

RECEIVERSHIP AS A REMEDY TO ADDRESS ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED PROPERTIES

Written by Ryan Griffith July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

If a property is underwater and/or in a blighted condition with numerous are lienholders hesitant to foreclose? The answer is often receivership. If a property is underwater, but some equity exists a receiver can be appointed to take control of the property and eventually sell the property pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”) § 568.5. The receivership sale must be

Using Receiverships to Revitalize Abandoned Construction Projects

Written by Ryan Griffith July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

What happens when a construction project runs out of money and the half finished skyscraper, mall, or hotel sits vacant for years? There are two things that can happen; (1) while everyone waits until the developer finds funds, which is unlikely; or, (2) a more practical solution is that a developer or other party with a recorded interest can seek the appointment

Bi-Weekly Receivership Education, Lien Stripping

LIEN STRIPPING WHY DOES IT OCCUR AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Written by Ryan Griffith July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Few people are familiar with the term lien stripping. Therefore, an example to illustrate when lien stripping would be used seems the most appropriate way to introduce the process. As an example, if in 2010 a set of parents drafted a granting $1,000,000 to their four children upon their deaths each child would be entitled to $250,000. However, what if when the

Bi-Weekly Receivership Education, Environmental Receiverships

Using Receiverships to Help a Lender on a Distressed Environmental Asset Avoid Liability

Written by Ryan Griffith July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Secured lenders are hesitant to foreclose when environmental problems exist, based on concerns about CEQA, CERCLA, or other environmental issues, because they may be deemed an owner or operator. However, lenders can avoid these concerns by seeking the appointment of a receiver for the distressed property. California Civil Procedure (“CCP”) § 2929.5 & 564(c) authorizes lenders to inspect property to assess the