How to Buy Property The Wrong Way
According to the Charlotte NewsChannel 36 commentary, a Concord, North Carolina car wash owner does not know how much he will be offered even though he will be moving from his property in two months.
This process, although valid, in most States, explains why there is so much hostility towards government condemnation. The condemning authority has had literally years to determine the value of the car wash involved, and maybe will pay the person the government estimate prior to acquisition. However, this process is simply too harsh on the owner!
The DOT told Barbee two years ago that his property would be taken so Poplar Tent Road could be widened and turned into a major access road for a huge new interchange for I-85.
Barbee said he has made numerous phone calls and tried to arrange meetings with the DOT to get an answer but has heard nothing.
"They told me they were going to take me. Well ok, I'm going to live with it. Take me, but treat me with respect," he said.
NewsChannel 36 did get through to the DOT and were told that the appraisals along Poplar Tent had been "complex." However, spokesperson Jennifer Thompson said the process was wrapping up and Barbee would get an offer next week.
