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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 10Ch. 10Art. 3§ 11573 Nuisance Abatement Injunctions

§ 11573 Nuisance Abatement Injunctions

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§ 11573 Nuisance Abatement Injunctions

Key Takeaways

  • •If a court finds a place is causing problems (like noise, crime, or danger), it can order the owner to stop the problem right away.
  • •The order can also apply to new owners or renters if they know about the problem before buying or renting.
  • •The owner must tell any new buyer or renter about the court's order before selling or renting the place.
  • •The court's order doesn’t mean the property is broken or has a legal money problem—it just means the problem must stop.

Example

A house is used for loud parties every night, disturbing neighbors.

The court can order the owner to stop the parties. If the owner sells the house, they must tell the new owner about the court’s order. The new owner must follow the order too, even if they weren’t the ones causing the problem.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 11573 Nuisance Abatement Injunctions

(a)  If the existence of the nuisance is shown in the action to the satisfaction of the court or judge, either by verified complaint or affidavit, the court or judge shall allow a temporary restraining order or injunction to abate and prevent the continuance or recurrence of the nuisance. (b)  A temporary restraining order or injunction may enjoin subsequent owners, commercial lessees, or agents who acquire the building or place where the nuisance exists with notice of the temporary restraining order or injunction, specifying that the owner of the property subject to the temporary restraining order or injunction shall notify any prospective purchaser, commercial lessee, or other successor in interest of the existence of the order or injunction, and of its application to successors in interest, prior to entering into any agreement to sell or lease the property. The temporary restraining order or injunction shall not constitute a title defect, lien, or encumbrance on the real property. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1057, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

nuisancetemporary restraining orderinjunctionsubsequent ownerscommercial lessees

Related Statutes

  • § 11573.5 Witness Protection In Nuisance Cases
  • § 11570 Drug Nuisance Buildings
  • § 11571 Nuisance Abatement Legal Actions
  • § 11575.5 Nuisance Abatement Evidence Rules
  • § 11580 Contempt Penalties For Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11573.
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