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led a panel discussion on the legal rights of landowners who may face the threat of condemnation.
Both stressed the importance of understanding condemnation process and their rights.
Landowners also should have no illusions about Dominion’s determination to get its way, said Terpak and Waldo.
Terpak called Dominion and the Virginia Department of Transportation the “two toughest” eminent-domain adversaries in the state.
“They have blinders on and they want to do what they want to do,” he said. “They’re not going to cut you any favors along the way.”
Dominion has the authority, with proper notice, to visit private property under consideration for right-of-way use, Terpak said.
But, he emphasized, landowners should demand the visitors produce identification and specify the purpose of the visit. Landowners should accompany the visitors.
Also, never sign any eminent-domain document in haste, Terpak advised.'
If condemnation takes place, learn as much as possible about the proceedings to ensure thle best possible outcome, Waldo said.
Landowners should understand how much compensation they may be entitled to, he said. “Knowledge is power'’ '
E-mail the reporter at ddelrosso@timespapers. com.
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