Section 16 Requirement of Written Offer Good for Thirty Days

• Library: Condemnation Practice 2009

The second step in the good-faith negotiation process is for the condemning authority to present a written offer to all owners of record at least 30 days before the filing of the condemnation action. Section 523.253.1, RSMo Supp. 2008. The offer must remain open for a period of 30 days. Id. The offer must be deposited in the United States mail, certified or registered, postage prepaid, and addressed to the owner of record as listed in the office of the city or county assessor for the city or county in which the property is located. Id. The receipt issued by the United States Post Office...