California`s Eminent Estates Act (Part 3, Title 7 of the Code of Civil Procedure) requires that landowners have the opportunity to appear before the Ventura County Board of Supervisors to present their views on issues such as. B the question of whether the public interest and necessity require the proposed project, whether the project is planned and located in the manner that is most compatible with the greatest public good and the least private evil. and whether the property to be purchased is required for the project. Any person whose property is to be acquired by a prominent estate, whose name and address appear on the latest tax assessment list, will be notified by first-class mail and will have a reasonable opportunity to appear before the Chamber and be heard before a sentencing action is brought. However, any dispute regarding property rights or titles must be resolved by the court. After a hearing, the court renders a judgment setting the amount of fair compensation. Ventura County will pay the price as soon as possible. If the final award is greater than the amount of money you withdrew, you will receive a judgment against the county for the difference as well as interest. Of course, if the final premium is less than the amount of money you withdrew, you will have to pay the difference back. The easement may or may not allow the installation of public services.

A careful reading of the language of servitude is required. Unless it is clearly stated that the easement is also intended for utilities, you should consult your lawyer for review and advice. Owners of land located on private roads (called “Frontagers”) are responsible for paying for any necessary repairs or maintenance. This list was compiled by the Ventura County Department of Public Works to inform citizens about how and why the county government acquires property and the owner`s right to fair compensation when the property is necessary for public use. It reflects federal government guidelines as expressed in Title III of the Uniform Resettlement Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646) and the State of California guidelines as set out in the California Resettlement Assistance and Acquisition Guidelines (California Code of Regulation, Title 25, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1). This brochure is intended to answer the most frequently asked questions about the acquisition of private property by a public authority. It gives you an idea of the processes and policies that will be used when property is to be acquired for Ventura County or another entity managed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. California courts have distinguished between maintaining and improving private roads. The Holland Court of Appeal v.

Braun (1956) 139 Cal.App.2d 626 was ordered to consider a case brought by hostile owners of the same private road. Some owners took it upon themselves to pave the common road, which was previously made up of gravel/gravel. They then brought an action for reimbursement of contributions under Article 845. The court sided with the non-contributing owners, stating that the paving measure was an improvement and not a maintenance and that, therefore, section 845 could not be used to force contributions. Be aware that if you make improvements, do so at your own expense. Legally binding documents will be served on you. Although it is not mandatory, you may want to be represented by a lawyer because they can inform you of your rights, prepare a receptive argument that must be filed with the court within thirty days of your service, and can represent you at the sentencing hearing that will take place before the Supreme Court. Routine or regular road maintenance: paved roads and re-grassing of the shoulders. Maintenance of side drains such as removal of silt and maintenance of the right inclination.

Shoulder care and lower degree. Other auxiliary work such as the bridge, etc. Improve highway geometry and traffic controls, etc. Accept these facts. Many homeowners live on a private street with relief at home. They do not live in a regulated subdivision in which an association usually maintains streets. The main thing is – from several owners who are responsible for the repair and maintenance of a private road. Decision-making power is an important issue that needs to be addressed. It forms the basis of the number of homeowners who need a permit before certain types of improvements and repairs can be made to shared access. Do the parties need unanimous consent, a majority agreement or another permit number to justify acceptance of the project? What is an emergency that allows an owner to unilaterally repair the access road and request contributions from other owners? Can a majority of homeowners justify a change in the access road from gravel to asphalt? TRUCKEE, California.

– The practice of law in a rural community like the Sierra is a different legal issue than that of a lawyer in large cities. As a “dirty” lawyer, I see tons of border disputes and disputes over the maintenance of private roads. Here are some laws on the latter topic that may be helpful. Whoever owns the pavement lighting has a duty to keep it, not necessarily the owner of the property, who is responsible for the lightness. Ventura County will pay you as soon as possible after you and the real estate agent have entered into an agreement on the price and it has been approved by the district authority responsible for the project. Of course, the payment presupposes that the county receives clear ownership of the property or that the county approves the condition of ownership. If the title check reveals that additional proof is needed to prove that you have clear ownership of the property, you can expedite the payment of funds by helping the county real estate agent obtain that proof. Section 845 of the California Civil Code provides in part that the owner of an easement is responsible for its maintenance. If the easement belongs to more than one person or is associated with land of different ownership, the cost of its maintenance is shared in accordance with an agreement between the owners or, in the absence of an agreement, proportional to the use of the easement by each owner.

A maintenance obligation may be enforced by civil law. What is the difference between an unaccepted road and a private road? The public generally has the right to freely pass any unaccepted road that is different from private roads, where only the owner and those with permission can use them. For example, they cannot build a door at the entrance to the street. If you live on a private road, you probably need to help maintain it. Indeed, the local authority is not responsible for the maintenance and maintenance of the road. They are not responsible for it because it is a private road. In our practice, I am often approached by residents who live on common private roads. The duty and responsibility for the maintenance of these roads is the responsibility of each co-owner. The easiest way to define owners` rights and cost liability is to sign a road maintenance contract or create a road association to deal with maintenance issues. In most cases, however, associations are never formed and agreements are never drawn up. What happens then? These are the kinds of questions that road maintenance contracts try to answer. They can take a long time at first, especially if there is a common private road without a road maintenance contract.

But ultimately, answering maintenance questions before a disaster can save owners a lot of time and money by trying to get others to pay their fair share for the maintenance of a common road. There are a large number of private roads throughout Ventura County. As a result, employees of the Public Works Authority often have to answer questions about the rights and obligations of homeowners served by such roads. For all important questions, the requesting party should seek legal advice, as an accurate answer depends on the facts and circumstances in question. However, general principles may provide some of them. Co-owners of an entry and exit facility can enter and exit a frequently concluded maintenance contract. In this case, the agreement is checked. 3. Snow removal is approved in advance by landowners or their elected representatives in the same manner as the facility repair agreement. BPE Law`s lawyers have considerable experience in road maintenance contracts and facilities, and our transactional lawyers have advised owners and developers in California and Washington on the feasibility of such agreements and have considerable experience in developing such agreements.

If you or your client have any questions about road maintenance contracts, please contact BPE Law Group`s lawyers at 916-966-2260. If you have any immediate questions about real estate, business or other legal issues, please email me at kbdunnagan@bpelaw.com. The neighbors of a private road maintenance contract are responsible for the payment of the cargo and the organization of the work. Typical agreements require monthly, quarterly or annual payments to the treasurer of the private association of road masters or owners. .