Minnesota § 117.187 - MINIMUM COMPENSATION
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 117.187 — MINIMUM COMPENSATION, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117.187. MINIMUM COMPENSATION
When an owner must relocate, the amount of damages payable, at a minimum, must be sufficient for an owner to purchase a comparable property in the community and not less than the condemning authority's payment or deposit under section 117.042, to the extent that the damages will not be duplicated in the compensation otherwise awarded to the owner of the property. For the purposes of this section, "owner" is defined as the person or entity that holds fee title to the property.
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 117.187
What does Minnesota Statutes § 117.187 cover?
Section 117.187 ("MINIMUM COMPENSATION") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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 Minnesota § 117.187?
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Is this the official text of Minnesota law?
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