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Never
discuss the value of your property with any government
representative until you retain experienced condemnation
counsel. |
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Do
not set the value of your property until you have
received the advice of a competent valuation expert and with knowledge of what is compensable and what is not. |
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Do
not attempt to obtain building permits, variances,
zone changes, subdivision approvals, curb cuts,
or any other governmental approvals without consulting
counsel. A failed attempt to obtain such approvals
can be extraordinarily harmful to your case. |
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Do
not appeal your real estate tax assessment. Your
opinion of value in the appeal can be used against
you. |
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Do
not defer maintenance of your property because of
a potential taking. The value of your property is determined at the time it is acutally taken by the government. |
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Do
not have contact with government real estate appraisers.
They are not interested in you receiving the highest
possible value for your property. Any information
given to them can be used against you. |
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Do
not supply copies of leases, expense records, profit
and loss statements, or similar documents to the
government or its representatives. |
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Do
not permit the government to conduct any tests for condemnation. |
