Can the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency acquire possession of my property before the property’s fair market value is determined in the eminent domain lawsuit?
In some cases, the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency may decide it needs possession of the property before the property’s fair market value is finally determined. In such a case, the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency must apply to the court for an “order for possession” to allow it to take possession and control of the property prior to resolution of the property’s fair market value. The Inglewood Redevelopment Agency is required to schedule a hearing with the court on the proposed order for possession and to give you notice of the hearing. Notice must generally be sent at least 90 days before the hearing date if the property is occupied and 60 days before the hearing date if the property is unoccupied. A judge will decide whether the order for possession should be granted. As noted above, the Inglewood Redevelopment Agency must deposit with the State Treasurer the probable amount of just compensation in order to obtain possession of the property.
