Illinois § 10-5-50
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-50, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-5-50.
Admissibility of evidence. Evidence is admissible as to: (1) any benefit to the landowner that will result from the public improvement for which the eminent domain proceedings were instituted; (2) any unsafe, unsanitary, substandard, or other illegal condition, use, or occupancy of the property, including any violation of any environmental law or regulation; (3) the effect of such condition on income from or the fair market value of the property; and (4) the reasonable cost of causing the property to be placed in a legal condition, use, or occupancy, including compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Such evidence is admissible notwithstanding the absence of any official action taken to require the correction or abatement of the illegal condition, use, or occupancy. (Source: P.A. 94-1055, eff. 1-1-07.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 10-5-50
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-50 cover?
Section 10-5-50 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 10-5-50?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 10-5-50" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 10-5-50 apply to my situation?
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