First comes private property rights lawsuits, then comes legislative reponse.
Which local government? Indio, California
What did Indio, California do exactly? A lawfirm became the city’s official prosecutor for code enforcement cases. The lawfirm’s pitch was that it wouldn’t cost the city a dime.
What’s the private property rights angle? The lawfirm’s deal with the city allows the lawfirm to bill a property owner its full legal fees in a prosecution which creates a personal financial stake in the cases prosecuted
What’s a legislative response?
- prohibit outsourcing enforcement
- prohibit billing for attorney fees when outsourcing enforcement