Who may condemn property?
Governmental bodies may condemn property. These bodies include federal, state and local governmental agencies. These governmental agencies may also delegate the power of eminent domain to public utilities such as Nevada Power. What justification must the government have for taking my property? The government may only condemn property for a public purpose. Do I have to accept the governments purchase offer to take my property? No. You can decline the offer and still not risk losing that money. Before the government can occupy your property, it must deposit that money with the Clerk of Court at the courthouse and we will then immediately withdraw that money for you. This withdrawal does not waive your right to contest how much more you should be paid for your property at trial. The government is only taking a portion of my property, what should I do? Never, ever settle a partial taking case. If you do so before the government project is completed, the construction plans could change whic
