Virginia § 33.2-1028 - Enhancement to be offset against damage
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 33.2-1028 — Enhancement to be offset against damage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.2-1028. Enhancement to be offset against damage
In all cases under the provisions of this article, the enhancement, if any, in value of the remaining property of the landowner by reason of the construction or improvement contemplated or made by the Commissioner of Highways shall be offset against the damage, if any, resulting to such remaining property of such landowner by reason of such construction or improvement. However, such enhancement in value shall not be offset against the value of the property taken, and if such enhancement in value exceeds the damage, there shall be no recovery against the landowner for such excess.
Code 1950, § 33-73; 1970, c. 322, § 33.1-130; 2014, c. 805.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 33.2-1028
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Section 33.2-1028 ("Enhancement to be offset against damage") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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