If you’re a California resident, you’ll be pleased to know that the state takes property rights seriously. That said, you should know that the government reserves the authority to claim private properties for public use. This risk comes with crucial distinctions:...
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Month: May 2024
Defining “just compensation”
California has been the site of numerous significant public works projects over the years. In those instances, the government sometimes invokes eminent domain to acquire land for those endeavors. Eminent domain refers to the government's right to seize private...
Is the government offering a good deal for my property?
In California, the government has the right to recover a piece of private land for public-serving projects – this is known as eminent domain. They can force the sale of land for projects such as, but not limited to, road widening, freeway construction, green...
Inverse condemnation in California
Compensation can be sought when a property's value is diminished due to any form of government action. This legal concept is inverse condemnation and this applies despite the fact that there's no physical taking of the land. The basics of inverse condemnation In...