Condemnation


Definition of "Condemnation"

Paul Conti
Paul Conti Paul Conti Real Estate Inc

Legal action under eminent domain where the government takes ownership of privately held real estate for public use (parks or schools for example) irrespective of the owners wishes. The property owner is compensated for the appraised value of the property.

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