1) The value of the condemned land, including any associated appurtenances and improvements, must be compensated under Florida law.
2) Severance damages are only available when a partial taking of the property occurs, and are meant to compensate for the reduction in value to the remaining land.
3) Business damages are only available when less than the entire property is sought to be appropriated, and are not applicable in cases of complete building demolition.
4) Reasonable removal or relocation expenses are available for mobile home owners in cases of eminent domain. – The fair market value of condemned land is an important element in determining compensation in Florida, but not the exclusive standard.
– When determining fair market value, all factors that would reasonably be given weight in negotiations between a willing seller and willing buyer should be considered.
– Buildings or improvements on condemned land that add to the market value must also be considered when determining compensation.
– The calculation of damages in an eminent domain action can vary depending on the specific facts.
– Damages that may be available include the value of the property appropriated, damages resulting from a partial taking, and damages resulting from the relocation of a mobile home.
– Partial takings are the most complicated for damages purposes and may include severance damages and business damages.
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