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Real Estate/Development

Apr. 20, 2011

Precondemnation Damages: Putting Public Projects First

When it comes to public projects, is California's treatment of precondemnation damages liability fair? By Bradford B. Kuhn of Nossaman.


By Bradford B. Kuhn


As the approval process for development projects in California becomes more difficult and time consuming, public agencies must tread lightly so as to not cross the often blurry line for precondemnation damages liability. The drawn-out project approval process also puts property owners in an uncertain situation making it difficult to sell, process entitlements, and find or retain tenants.


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