Flahive

Lydia Flahive appeals the judgment in her action for negligence, trespass, and inverse condemnation against the City of Dana Point (the City) and West Coast Land-Clearing (West Coast), contending: (1) the warrant used to abate a nuisance on her property was void because the issuing court lacked subject matter jurisdiction, the court did not have jurisdiction over Flahive’s property, and the warrant was issued by a commissioner; (2) the trial court should have found liability under the California *243 Tort Claims Act; and (3) the court should have awarded damages for inverse condemnation. 1 We affirm.

Flahive converted half of her garage into two studio apartments, without obtaining permits, a violation of the Dana Point Municipal Code. 2 The City sent a number of letters and attempted to meet with Flahive to remedy the problem, but to no avail.

The City scheduled a nuisance abatement hearing. Flahive received notice of the hearing but did not attend. The City presented testimony and documentary evidence, and the hearing officer, a retired judge, ruled the apartments were a nuisance. The officer ordered Flahive to allow city staff to inspect the premises or to produce…