Article Contributed on: 4/23/2009 9:33:19 PM
Property owners in Lakewood began receiving RTD's offers for property takings at the beginning of April. Those facing a taking have 90 days to counter RTD's offer and settle before facing eminent domain. Those located by the proposed Arvada Gold Line may find this meeting beneficial as you enter this process.
Manyproperty owners have unanswered questions, are unfamiliar with the appraisal process and their options to be made whole.
We're holding a community meeting to help understand the property acquisition process including how appraisals work. This is a grassroots meeting.
Common questions:
1. Why can't I get a compensated independent appraisal?
2. RTD's offered price for my land seems low compared to other property takings in public projects. What do I do?
3. I have a negative impact to my property but I haven't been offered compensation.
4. RTD is taking part of my property, the offer is under $5000 so I don't get a compensated appraisal but RTD is also cutting off access to my property without showing compension for this damage. What do I do?
5. RTD's taking makes my current or future setbacks out of conformity.
6. I want to hire an appraiser but I'm afraid I'll end up washing up even on costs after settling. What can I do myself to counter RTD's offer?
7. RTD said they won't pay me for special damages because they'll offset those using the special benefit 50% rule. What is this?
Lakewood Library at 20th Ave. & Miller St.
Sunday, May 3rd from 1-3 PM
For more information call Natalie at 303-980-8834 or visit
www.nataliementen.com