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Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Rail Project Forum: Eminent Domain, Just Compensation, and Protecting Property Rights

By Robert Thomas @ 1:53 PM :: 7524 Views
 

Tomorrow's Public Rail Project Forum: Eminent Domain, Just Compensation, And Protecting Property Rights

by Robert Thomas, InverseCondemnation, March 4, 2015

As reported yesterday by Pacific Business News ("HART acquired 34 properties for $70M along Honolulu rail transit route, new report says"), "[t]he Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has acquired 34 properties totaling about $70.2 million thus far along the 20-mile rail transit route, including the recent purchase of a former sports bar property near Ala Moana Center for about $1.35 million."

In other words, it's begun.

In response to the many questions we've received from property owners, businesses. and homeowners whose rights may be at stake in the rail takings, we've organized a public forum to provide information about the project, Hawaii's eminent domain process, and  how to protect the rights of people whose property or businesses are subject to acquisition.

Details:

To reserve your space, please email your RSVP to me or Mark, or call either of us at (808) 531-8031.

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Background: Your Rights When HART Comes to Take Your Property

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