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What this website is, what it is not, and why that distinction matters when property and deadlines are involved.
Everything on californiaeminentlaw.com is general information about California eminent domain law. It is not legal advice, it is not tailored to any particular property or person, and it must not be treated as a substitute for advice from a qualified California attorney who knows the facts of your matter.
California Eminent Law is not a law firm and does not practise law. Reading this website, sending a message through it, or receiving a reply does not create an attorney client relationship. Do not send confidential information expecting the protection that such a relationship provides.
We do not represent property owners and we do not guarantee that any attorney will take a matter or achieve any result. Past results described in any article do not predict future outcomes.
We cite California statutes by section, including provisions of Title 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Government Code, so that readers can read the source. Sections are amended, dollar caps are revised and appellate decisions change how provisions are read. Verify any section, deadline or figure before you act on it.
Several rights in this area are exercised at a moment rather than held. The hearing on a resolution of necessity requires at least fifteen days notice under Code of Civil Procedure section 1245.235, and claims against a public entity are subject to the six month presentation deadline in Government Code section 911.2. If a date is approaching, speak to an attorney rather than relying on this website.
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