ORS 35.220
Precondemnation entry on real property

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“a condemner may enter private property to conduct tests, take samples and the like, as long as the owner is provided notice. If an owner objects, the condemner may seek a court order…”
 
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(1)

Subject to the requirements of this section, a condemner may enter upon, examine, survey, conduct tests upon and take samples from any real property that is subject to condemnation by the condemner. A condemner may not enter upon any land under the provisions of this section without first attempting to provide actual notice to the owner or occupant of the property. If the condemner has not provided actual notice, written notice must be posted in a conspicuous place where the notice is most likely to be seen. The posted notice must give the condemner’s name, address and telephone number and the purpose of the entry. A condemner may conduct tests upon or take samples from real property only with the consent of the owner or pursuant to an order entered under subsection (2) of this section. All testing and sampling must be done in conformity with applicable laws and regulations. Testing and sampling results shall be provided to the owner upon request.

(2)

If the owner of property objects to examination or survey of the property under this section, or does not consent to the terms and conditions for testing or sampling of the property, the condemner may file a petition with the court seeking an order providing for entry upon the property and allowing such examination, survey, testing or sampling as may be requested by the condemner. The court may enter an order establishing reasonable terms and conditions for entry and for any examination, survey, testing or sampling of the property requested by the condemner. Reasonable compensation for damage or interference under subsection (3) of this section may be established in the proceeding either before or after entry is made upon the property by the condemner.

(3)

An owner is entitled to reasonable compensation for:

(a)

Any physical damage caused to the property by the entry upon or examination, survey, testing or sampling of the property, including any damage attributable to the diffusion of hazardous substances found on the property; and

(b)

Any substantial interference with the property’s possession or use caused by the entry upon or examination, survey, testing or sampling of the property.

(4)

If a condemner is required to pay compensation to an owner in a proceeding under subsection (2) of this section, and the condemner thereafter seeks condemnation of the same property, the owner is not entitled to any payment of compensation in the condemnation action that would result in the owner receiving a second recovery for the same damage or interference.

(5)

Nothing in this section affects any liability under any other provision of law that a condemner may have to an owner or occupant of property by reason of entry upon or examination, survey, testing or sampling of property. [2003 c.477 §2]

Source: Section 35.220 — Precondemnation entry on real property, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors035.­html.

35.015
Prohibition on condemnation of certain properties with intent to convey property to private party 35.018
Severability 35.205
Short title 35.215
Definitions for chapter 35.220
Precondemnation entry on real property 35.235
Agreement for compensation 35.245
Commencement of action 35.255
Content of complaint 35.265
Advance deposit by public condemner requiring immediate possession 35.275
Advance occupancy by private condemner 35.285
Distribution of deposits 35.295
Defendant’s answer 35.300
Offer of compromise 35.305
Conduct of trial 35.315
View of property by order of court 35.325
Effect of judgment 35.335
Effect of condemner’s abandonment of action 35.346
Offer to purchase required before filing action for condemnation 35.348
Immediate possession of property 35.350
Immediate possession of property by public body 35.352
Notice of immediate possession of property by public condemner 35.355
Appeal 35.365
Effect of withdrawal of award 35.375
Chapter as exclusive condemnation proceeding 35.385
Public purpose use required of condemner 35.390
Effect of failure of condemner to use property as required 35.395
Change in period of use 35.400
Designation of person to exercise right of repurchase 35.405
Designation of person to exercise right of repurchase by multiple owners 35.410
Right to contest change in public purpose use 35.415
Application of ORS 35.385 to 35.415 35.500
Definitions for ORS 35.500 to 35.530 35.505
Relocation within neighborhood 35.510
Duties of public entities acquiring real property 35.515
Required disclosures for business and farm operations 35.520
Decision on benefits 35.525
Construction 35.530
Federal law controls 35.550
Definitions for ORS 35.550 to 35.575 35.555
Determination of necessity 35.560
Action by district attorney 35.565
Procedure for condemnation 35.570
Payment of expenses of proceeding, value and damages 35.575
Precondemnation compensation not required 35.600
Application 35.605
Authorization to acquire adjoining property for roadways 35.610
Ordinance or resolution required 35.615
Restrictions on future use of property acquired adjacent to roadway 35.620
Acquisition of land adjoining road boundaries declared necessary 35.625
Procedure to ascertain compensation and damages
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Current through early 2024

§ 35.220’s source at oregon​.gov