Our Court Appointed Orange County Real Estate Receivers Are Here to Help
With billions of dollars in assets managed by our Orange County Real Estate Receivers and Referees, FedReceiver, Inc. brings deep expertise in overseeing diverse property types. Our team has handled office, industrial, self-storage, multifamily, condominiums, apartment complexes, raw land, equestrian facilities, and more—all while working alongside experienced real estate brokers to maximize value and ensure compliance.
Here’s how our real estate receivers can help you:
A rents, issues, and profits receivership is often appointed under the enforcement of a deed of trust or mortgage. In these cases, a receiver is tasked with protecting, preserving, and securing rental income during foreclosure. Appointments are commonly made under the specific performance provision of loan documents or an assignment of rents clause, but such clauses are not required for the court to order a receiver.
Receivers may also be appointed in judicial foreclosures where property is at risk of waste, removal, or material injury, or when the property’s value is less than the debt secured.
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Multifamily
From duplexes to large apartment communities, our team has managed over 10,000 units nationwide, often addressing health and safety issues such as mold, lead paint, and substandard conditions. See more on health & safety receiverships.
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Office Properties
Low-rise and mid-rise office buildings, including mixed-use, managed with attention to leasing challenges, tenant defaults, and deferred maintenance.
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Retail Centers
From single-tenant spaces to anchored shopping centers, with focus on CAM reconciliations, ADA compliance, and marketing plans.
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Industrial
Standalone and multi-building industrial parks requiring tenant improvements, environmental cleanups, and maintenance solutions.
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Medical Offices
Properties with unique requirements for maintenance, parking, accessibility, and compliance with healthcare codes.
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Hospitality
From small motels to luxury resorts, including nationally branded hotels.
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Mobile Home/Manufactured Home
Specialized receiverships requiring compliance with unique mobile home regulations.
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Equestrian Properties
Facilities serving the equestrian community, such as training and riding centers.
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Self Storage Facilities
Properties with specialized management needs, including security and safety issues.
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Gas Station / Car Wash Operations
Management and sale of gas stations, C-stores, and car washes, including those tied to national fuel brands.
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Locations Served
With cases involving assets throughout the country and internationally, FedReceiver, Inc. provides nation-wide receivership services including international asset recovery.
Alameda, Butte, County of San Francisco, Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Los Angeles, Marin, Orange County, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernadino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Ventura County, and the California District Court
States with cases/assets include Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Who needs a court-appointed receiver in Orange County?
If you are a lender, attorney, investor, government agency or city attorney, FedReceiver,Inc. provides receivership services to address your unique circumstances.
Lender
When loans default or collateral is threatened, a receiver may be appointed to stabilize and protect assets.
Attorney
Corporate, partnership, bankruptcy, and creditor rights attorneys often engage receivers in complex disputes.
Defrauded Investor/Consumer
Those defrauded in investment or property schemes may benefit from receivership oversight.
Government Agencies
Local, state, and federal agencies appoint receivers in matters involving criminal restitution, fraud, or health and safety code violations.
How we work together
From identifying problems to implementing solutions, our experienced team utilizes its decades of experience, expertise, training and resources to successfully administer its receiver, partition, provisional directorship, dissolution manager and distribution agent cases.
Reach out
Please reach out via our contact page or call us at our Los Angeles corporate office. Our state and federal cases involve assets throughout the county.
Set an Appointment
An initial call will allow for an initial assessment of the proposed case.
Sample Pleadings/Orders
With approximately 800 cases, FedReceiver has a vast library of exemplars including motions seeking appointment of receiver, orders appointing receiver and memorandum of points & authorities.
References
We offer excellent references with local and national law firms, accounting firms and clients.
Court Experience
Given our decades of experience and hundreds of cases, we have appeared in state/federal court and have excellent relationships with numerous courts/judges.
Get to know our expert court receivers in California
FedReceiver, Inc. is a family-run business founded by James Donell, recognized leaders in the receivership industry.
Our professionals have served as past presidents of the California Receivers Forum (Los Angeles/Orange County Chapter) and the National Association of Federal Equity Receivers (NAFER). Frequently invited to speak at industry conferences, our team brings unmatched expertise to complex real estate receiverships throughout Orange County.
Offices
Northern California
Sacramento, CA
Los Angeles
Wilshire Bundy Plaza 12121 Wilshire Boulevard, Subsuit 1120
Phone: 310.207.8481
Stephen J. Donell Los Angeles
President of FedReceiver, Inc., Jalmar Properties, Inc. and Donell Expert Services, Inc.
James H. Donell Los Angeles
Founder and CEO of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Todd D. Donell Los Angeles
Executive Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Sarah R. Bates Los Angeles
Vice President of FedReceiver, Inc. and Jalmar Properties, Inc.
Real Estate Receiver FAQs
What is a court-appointed real estate receiver?
The receiver protects the property and manages it consistent with industry standards or pursuant to a court order. The appointment of the receiver does not impact how the title is held, nor does it impact the existence of a priority of liens against the property.
Pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 564, the appointment of a receiver is a provisional remedy and it is not a cause of action, other than in connection with seeking to dissolve a corporation, in which case a receiver’s appointment is a cause of action.
A court receiver is a useful tool to preserve, maintain and hopefully enhance the value of the real estate. This benefits the property owners as well as the creditors. Learn more.
What is the property of the receivership estate?
The property of the receivership estate will generally be identified in the order to appoint a receiver. However, more specifically, the property and/or assets of the receivership estate may be made up of:
- books and records
- accounts receivables, cash, and securities
- real property and intellectual property
- claims against 3rd parties
- licenses
- bank accounts, business personal property, equipment, vehicles, and inventory
- and insurance policies.
Can a court receiver sell property?
California law permits the sale of real estate out of receivership. California Code of Civil Procedure 568.5 authorizes the receiver to sell property upon the notice and in the manner prescribed by Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Division 2 of Title 9. The sale is not final until confirmed by the court. Learn more.
How are court receivers appointed?
In California, a receiver is appointed by the court when one party in a lawsuit files a motion seeking the appointment of a receiver. Receivers are appointed pursuant to court order. Different courts and different judges have different rules and procedures related to the appointment of a receiver. The facts and circumstances dictate which method is utilized.
There are 3 primary ways a judge considers appointing receivers, including a real estate receiver or a partition referee. Learn more.
Does a receiver own the property?
When a receiver is appointed by the court, the receiver takes possession of the asset over which he or she is appointed. This is done pursuant to a court order. While the title is affected by the appointment of a receiver when the order appointing the receiver is recorded, the ownership of the property does not change when a court receiver is appointed. The owners are still the owners; however, the receiver has possession of the property.
Can a receiver change the locks?
At the heart of all receiverships is the receiver’s obligation and duty to take possession of the assets over which he or she is appointed. Maintaining the security of the assets is of paramount importance. Included in this process is the right to change locks. Since the receiver has possession of the property, the receiver generally has the authority to change the locks over the real estate or business. Learn more.
Can a receiver evict a tenant?
A receiver has an obligation to use reasonable business judgment in accordance with the authority granted pursuant to the order appointing the receiver to protect the interests of the property. This includes but is not limited to the need to evict tenants when it is appropriate to do so. Learn more.
Can a receiver terminate a lease or contract?
In certain circumstances, the receiver may reject a lease or contract. The appointment of the receiver is an equitable remedy and the Court may make decisions based on the equities. Similarly, the receiver may be empowered to make decisions based on the equity and fairness of the situation notwithstanding the existence of specific contracts and leases. Learn more.
Can a lender seek appointment of a receiver?
When confronting commercial loan defaults and protecting distressed assets, lenders and servicers often rely on one of four common remedies: workouts, receiverships, deeds in lieu, and foreclosures. Among these, the role of receivers is growing at an accelerated pace, as lenders pursue receivership appointments to minimize losses, preserve property values, and avoid liability exposure. Learn more.
What does it mean to be a receiver of a property?
A receiver is an agent of the Court. In order for a receiver to be appointed, a lawsuit must be filed. A receiver takes legal possession of the property but the receiver does not become the owner of the property. The receiver is generally empowered to collect rent, manage the property, perform repairs and hold net proceeds until further order of the court. Learn more.
How does a real estate receiver sell real property?
The receiver must use reasonable care to sell the property at or above market rates. A fire sale at a below-market rate would be contrary to the duties and obligations of a receiver. However, many conditions will affect the value of the real estate including leases, maintenance, ability to finance, age, location, market conditions, and aesthetics. Before real estate may be sold by a receiver, the court must confirm the sale through a confirmation hearing. Once there is court approval on the request to confirm the sale, a notice of ruling is circulated, and the 60-day appeal period will begin. After the expiration of the 60-day period, title insurance may be obtained, and escrow may be closed thereafter. Learn more.
Review the chapter authored by Mr. Donell
Reviving the Financially Distressed Business
Reviving The Financially Distressed Business is the essential guide for business owners and corporate leaders whose companies are under—or anticipating—financial difficulties. See Chapter 11, Receiverships, written by Court Receiver Stephen Donell, CCIM, CPM
Steve Donell’s contribution to the book “Reviving a Financially Distressed Business” reflects not only his expertise as a receiver, but his sound judgment on how receivership can be used to effectively advance a financially troubled business.”
– Brian Davidoff, Esq. Author and Editor