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When two or more people co-own real estate in California, disagreements about whether to sell, keep, or divide the property can quickly become difficult to resolve. These disputes often arise after an inheritance, divorce, business breakup, or shared investment. One owner may want to sell and access their equity, while another may want to hold…

Pursuant to the California rules of Court, Rule 3.1177, at the hearing of an application for appointment of receiver on notice or at the hearing for confirmation of an ex parte appointment of receiver, each party. May suggest to the court one or more persons for appointment as receiver. The party must state the reasons…

Date: March 4, 2026 Time: 11 am PT / 12 pm MT / 1 pm CT / 2 pm ET Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour Presenter: Stephen J. Donell, CPM®, CCIM, ARM® (President of FedReceiver, Inc.) Are you a real estate professional or broker looking to understand the mechanics of court-appointed cases? Join us…

There are many factors to consider when seeking to nominate a court appointed receiver. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Reputation: A court appointed receiver or partition referee should have a good reputation in the industry. Factors to consider include success with prior cases, and his/her reputation with judges and lawyers.  Does…

We were invited to contribute to CCIM Institute’s article “The Ins and Outs of Receiverships.” The piece explains why receiverships have become an increasingly important remedy in today’s commercial real estate market and how CRE professionals can find meaningful opportunities within this area. A receivership is a court-appointed, neutral mechanism that preserves, manages, or liquidates…

At FedReceiver, we take pride in staying active and engaged with the broader receivership community. As part of the California Receivers Forum (CRA), our team welcomes the organization’s recent efforts to bring more visibility and value to its members through two exciting new initiatives: Talking Tuesday and Weekly Case Highlights. These efforts reflect CRA’s ongoing…

The roles of a court receiver are varied, but generally, a receiver may be appointed in a limited capacity for a very limited role. For example, a receiver may be appointed to collect accounts receivables, to perform environmental remediation, to sell a liquor license or to provide access to an appraiser. Or a receiver may…

There are a variety of types of court receivers. State and federal courts have the power to appoint limited-purpose and equity receivers. These include receiverships involving secured creditors, investors, consumers, spouses, judgment creditors, to sell liquor licenses, health and safety matters, cannabis, business dispute matters, corporate insolvency, unlawful detainer, criminal matters involving restitution, and for…

An ex-parte appointment of a receiver occurs when a court appoints a receiver without notifying the opposing party or holding a hearing. This is typically done in emergency situations where immediate action is required to prevent irreparable harm or loss. The receiver acts as an agent of the court to manage or protect assets during…