Pub. L. 89-183, pt. III, tit. 20, ch. 23, sec. 20–2309
Care, custody, sale of property
§ 20–2309. Care, custody, sale of propertyThe court may make orders for the care, custody, leasing, and investing of property and its proceeds in the possession of a receiver appointed under this chapter. After the appointment of a receiver, upon his petition and after notice,, the court may order all or part of the property, including the rights of the absentee in land, to be mortgaged, or sold at public or private sale, to supply money for payments authorized by this chapter or for reinvestment approved by the court.