State - New Jersey
I received a letter from an appraiser stating that the city is acquiring my business in eminent domain proceedings to give to a developer (first time I heard this). The area is not blighted since there are already multi-million dollar development near me. Also there is vacant land on the same street that could be taken, but only I was singled out. My business always pass inspection so I think this is political highjinks, maybe some greased palms with a developer. I am in the process of getting a lawyer.
I understand that I can not stop the appraiser from doing an estimate of my property. However, can I forbid the appraiser from physically going onto my property and inside my building? I don't want to give them ammunition when I take them to court.
I received a letter from an appraiser stating that the city is acquiring my business in eminent domain proceedings to give to a developer (first time I heard this). The area is not blighted since there are already multi-million dollar development near me. Also there is vacant land on the same street that could be taken, but only I was singled out. My business always pass inspection so I think this is political highjinks, maybe some greased palms with a developer. I am in the process of getting a lawyer.
I understand that I can not stop the appraiser from doing an estimate of my property. However, can I forbid the appraiser from physically going onto my property and inside my building? I don't want to give them ammunition when I take them to court.
