RECEIVERSHIP
Properties Eligible for Receivership (NPA)
A Receiver will assist the Shelby County Environmental Court when the owner or interested party is unable to abate a public nuisance or is otherwise non-compliant with the Court’s Order to Abate. The Receiver shall submit a development plan to abate the nuisance and file a report with the Court every sixty (60) calendar days. Upon completion of the detailed development plan, the Receiver shall file a final report with the Court indicating that the public nuisance has been abated and move the Court for the establishment of the full amount of the Receiver’s lien.
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Properties Eligible for Receivership
NPA Statute Governing Receivership
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After reading this information, if you would like to act as a Court-appointed Receiver, please print and complete the Receivership application, file with General Sessions Clerk, and submit a copy to the Court.
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Environmental Court Partnership Program
We are looking for nonprofits, businesses, community groups, churches, etc., to assist us with minor repairs, clean-ups, litter pick up, yard work, and other common code violations for those in our community who otherwise may not be able to afford the cost of those services.
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