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Common Misconceptions about California Eminent Domain Law

No one ever expects to be put in the middle of a legal dispute involving eminent domain laws in California.  As a result, people are not usually motivated to learn about them.  Thus, it is not unusual for potential victims of eminent domain abuse to harbor myths and misconceptions about such laws.

Oliver, Sandifer, & Murphy would like to dispel certain myths and misconceptions, in the hope of giving you a better understanding of how California eminent domain laws work.

  • Myth #1: If I do not wish to sell my property to the government, it cannot use eminent domain to take it from me.
Unfortunately, under eminent domain law in California, the government or its agencies can exercise power to acquire property even if the owner does not wish to sell.  However, there are certain procedures that the government must go through in order to legally exercise this right under eminent domain.
  • Myth #2: The government may buy my property to use for any purpose that it wishes.
Actually, California eminent domain laws only allow the government to acquire your property for public benefit or public use.  Public use may include the need to build schools, libraries, or roads.  However, the term public use is open to interpretation by the courts, and it is possible for the government to use your property for activities that are not open to the public.
  • Myth #3: If the government invokes California eminent domain law, I cannot prevent my property from being taken.

You do have recourse, if you wish, to keep your property.  The government and its agencies are required to follow specific procedures when using eminent domain to acquire a home, a business, or a piece of land.  Talk to Oliver, Sandifer, & Murphy to ensure that all these procedures are being followed. If they are not, you may have the right to keep your property.

Know the truth about eminent domain law in California

Oliver, Sandifer, & Murphy know the facts about California eminent domain laws.  If you have legal difficulty with a government agency that wishes to obtain your property, discuss your case with us as soon as possible.  With over forty years of experience, we are a firm that has the knowledge, resources, and skill to protect your eminent domain rights.

Contact us for help with eminent domain law in California

Oliver, Sandifer, & Murphy are skilled in handling cases involving California eminent domain laws, and we serve clients statewide from offices in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area.  You may contact us by calling 888-336-6246 (888-EDomain).