Cease and Desist Letter – Environmental Nuisance (California)

This professionally drafted Cease and Desist Letter is designed for use in California when neighboring individuals, businesses, or landowners are causing an environmental nuisance that negatively impacts your client’s property or public health. Whether the issue involves runoff, hazardous emissions, illegal dumping, or erosion, this document provides clear notice, cites relevant California statutes, and demands action.

Key features include:

• Structured to assert rights under Civil Code §§ 3479–3480

• Space to describe specific environmental harm or code violations

• Demands for immediate cessation, remediation, and written assurance

• Optional escalation warning referencing civil remedies and agency reporting

• Language on preservation of evidence to deter tampering

This letter empowers attorneys, property owners, and HOAs to take a firm, professional step toward resolving environmental issues before pursuing legal enforcement. Delivered in fully editable Microsoft Word format.