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Florida Eminent Domain Blog | Gregory W. Stoner
The Florida Eminent Domain Law Firm, PA
Friday, January 1, 2010
The Difference between Condemnation and Inverse Condemnation
Although we might like to imagine that inverse condemnation is when a government agency gives you property, this is unfortunately not the case. Instead, inverse condemnation is when the government essentially takes your land without asking, and you are forced to start a lawsuit to get compensation.
In the normal condemnation process, the government first comes to you with an offer to purchase all or part of your land. If you refuse the offer, condemnation hearings are held to determine whether the government entity, known as the condemning authority, can use eminent domain to take your land. If so, then additional hearings may be held to determine how much the condemning authority should pay you for your property.
In an inverse condemnation, a government agency simply takes your property or rights associated with your property, without asking, sometimes even by accident. For example, a government agency excavating near your property may remove ground support from under a structure, whether an outbuilding or your house, causing damage or even a collapse. You deserve compensation in this situation, and an inverse condemnation lawsuit can help you get that compensation.
If a government agency has damaged your property or is taking advantage of your property rights, it is important to act as soon as you learn of the damage. To learn more about inverse condemnation and your right to compensation, please schedule a free consultation with the Florida Property Rights Law Firm, P.A. today.
posted by Tiffany at 8:34 AM
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