An eminent domain battle is brewing in California’s Central Valley. A fruit stand that has been operating in Riverbank for 30 years sits on five acres of land that Stanislaus County executives want to acquire for a major highway construction project, and local...
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Month: December 2023
Some eminent domain FAQs
Property owners in California and around the country may be aware that the government can use the power of eminent domain to take private property and convert it to public use. Local, state and federal governments usually use eminent domain to acquire land to build...
Inverse condemnation makes utility companies liable for damages
Multiple wildfires that caused substantial damage to California towns have been connected to missteps by electric utilities. Property owners rightly want compensation for damages that would not have happened if utility companies had acted with greater care. The legal...
What can I do if my neighbor blocks my view?
When homes in California and around the country have beautiful views, they are worth more money and are easier to sell. Homes in Los Angeles with unobstructed views of the San Fernando Valley are worth about 20% more than properties without views, and an ocean view...