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In Orange County, California, government agencies often seek private property for highway expansions, public transportation projects, utility improvements and redevelopment efforts. While property owners are entitled to compensation under California law for takings...
Some projects for public benefit lead to the forced sale of real estate. Individuals and businesses may be subject to condemnation proceedings under California's eminent domain statutes. Those owners may not be the only ones negatively impacted by the project. Those...
Owning property in California comes with opportunities — but also challenges. Government rules and projects often aim to protect the public or the environment. But sometimes, these actions go too far. When rules seriously limit how you can use your land or lower its...
To understand if you can block an easement, you first need to know what it is. In California, an easement is a non-possessory right to use another’s land for a specific, limited purpose. Common examples include a neighbor using your driveway to reach a garage or a...
In California, property owners are protected by constitutional principles that require just compensation when public projects or government actions place an unfair burden on individual landowners. Recognizing the signs of a potential inverse condemnation claim can...
Property ownership rights are not absolute. There are numerous scenarios in which those who own real estate could lose their holdings. Another party might claim to have an interest in the property and initiate title litigation against the home. Lenders can foreclose...
You need to know how California values property before a taking. Understanding the appraisal process helps you spot issues early and protect your compensation. Why the appraisal matters In California, the government must pay you fair compensation if it takes or...
Government projects often benefit communities but they can also harm individual property owners. In California, you can file an inverse condemnation claim if the government takes or damages your property without starting formal eminent domain proceedings. When...
Eminent domain is a legal mechanism that allows for the acquisition of private property for public use, provided the land is deemed necessary for a public purpose. For example, to build a new hospital or to widen a highway. A recent report suggests that California...
Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use, but this power has limits. In California, certain properties are protected or require special procedures before they can be taken. Below are some key examples of properties often shielded...