August 21, 2017

Washington Legislature Imposes New Relocation Requirements for Exercise of Eminent Domain

Under the Washington and federal constitutions, entities acquiring property through eminent domain must pay just compensation for that property. In addition to the payment of just compensation to the property owner, persons displaced from the property may also receive relocation assistance, including assistance with moving costs, costs of reestablishing businesses, and other similar costs.

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