Land Use & Zoning
A Kentucky commercial property owner receives notice that their property will be acquired by the city for redevelopment. After receiving the initial offer, the owner believes the offer is too low. The owner may:
ARefuse the condemnation entirely
BNegotiate with the city or challenge the amount of compensation through condemnation proceedings✓ Correct
CAccept only if another willing buyer offers more
DAppeal to KREC for valuation assistance
Explanation
While property owners cannot block a legitimate exercise of eminent domain for public use, they have the right to negotiate with the condemning authority and to challenge the amount of compensation through formal condemnation (inverse condemnation) proceedings.
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