HANDBOOK CONTENTS I The Power of Eminent Domain II The Eminent Domain Process • What are the general steps involved in an eminent domain proceeding? • Does the government have to make me an offer for my property before going to court? • Can I get a copy of the government's appraisal report? • Do I have to accept the government's offer, or can I try to get a higher price? • Does the government have to give me notice before deciding to take my property by eminent domain? • What is a "Resolution of Necessity"? • Can the government take possession of my property before the final value is determined? • What do I do if I don't agree with the amount of the government's deposit? III Just Compensation IV Retaining an Attorney
	THE CALIFORNIA EMINENT DOMAIN HANDBOOK Chapter II: The Eminent Domain Process Do I have to accept the government's offer, or can I try to get a higher price? A property owner is not required to accept the condemning agency's offer. Instead, the property owner may make a counter-offer, or may assert a higher value for his or her property once the eminent domain action is filed in court. Property owners, tenants and business owners often receive higher, and in some cases, much higher compensation than the amount of the condemning agency's offer by asserting a claim for greater compensation in the eminent domain proceeding. This is, of course, not always the case and an experienced eminent domain attorney should be contacted to evaluate each case on its own merits.
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