Bert Harris Flashcards
3 Factors
Mafioso Bert “VIC” Harris
VIC is Permanently Burdened by a Direct FIB
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1. Vested right to a use or existing use
2. Inordinately burdened
3. Compensation, incl variance & $ loss to FMV.
What must accompany a Claim?
Appraisal by certified or licensed appraiser (complies w/ 475.611) that shows loss in FMV.
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NOTE - does NOT require a Valid appraisal - requires 475.611
Dfn. Action of LG - New 2021
Act on permit, pass ordinance.
LG inaction does not qualify.
Dfn. Real Property Interest - New 2021
Includes subsurface, minerals, any interest.
Dfn. Inordinately Burden
BERT HARRIS ----------- Mafioso VIC is Burdened Permanently by a Direct FIB. ----------- 1. Permanent restriction. 2. Direct restriction. 3. Foreseeable use. 4. o unable to attain Investment Backed expectation.
Who can claim?
Title owner only, not neighbor.
Retain claim? New 2021
O retains rights of claim even if conveys property before claim resolution.
~~somewhat similar, develop rts of parent parcel do not pass w/ fee title~~
What cannot support a Bert Harris claim?
BERT HARRIS
a. Use not reas foreseeable (ex. requires legis change).
b. Temporary burden.
c. Burden czd by LG remediating a public nuisance.
BERT HARRIS
Settlement - New 2021
BERT HARRIS
Settlement offers presumed to protect the public interest.
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Case law required. Now EXPRESSLY STATED.
What does Court review determine?
If LG inordinately burdened.
BERT HARRIS ----------- Atty Fees - New 2021 ----------- State: (1) From when they start & (2) Who decides?
Either side can get from date presented claim.
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JUDGE only gives. No jury. (although jury can decide compensation, w/o AF).
LG housekeeping if settlement accepted.
LG has 15 days to notify Dept. of Legal Affairs.
What are 2 factors affecting when regulation is 1st applied to property, thus initiating 1 yr claim deadline.
BERT HARRIS
- Written notice mailed by LG to O.
- Impact of law on prop is clear and unequivocal.
Is O application for development order always required? New 2021
No. Under enact-only O may write an impact letter. No app needed.
Name 4 exemptions to Bert Harris.
BERT HARRIS ----------- The 1995 METs are exempt from Harris. ----------- The following are not eligible for Harris claims: A. Regs & orders pre-5/11/1995; B. Related (1) Maps of Flood Insurance Rate. (2) Eminent Domain, re: transportation. (3) Transportation facilities.
Does Sovereign Immunity protect LG?
No - it is waived!