Personal Property Move Options: Move, Abandon, Substitute
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A common question in relocation under the Uniform Relocation Act (URA):
Who decides whether to move, abandon, or substitute personal property?Answer: The owner.
Always. Regardless of which option costs more or less.The URA’s “lesser of” rule limits how much can be reimbursed—not what the owner chooses to do. For example, you can replace an item for $1,200 even if the reimbursement cap is $1,000. The decision is the owners; the regulation just sets the payment limit.
This distinction matters. Understanding owner rights—and how the “lesser of” rule applies—helps ensure better planning and fewer surprises during relocation.
Discussion Tags: 24.301(g)(15), 24.301(g)(17), 24.301(g)(3)
Code: Section 1.2.7.3.1
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Personal Property Move Options: Move, Abandon, Substitute
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The Right of Way Community is proud to share the final version of a Decision-Making Matrix designed to support clear, consistent choices when handling personal property under the options of Move, Abandon, or Substitute for federal funded projects following 49 CFR Part 24 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act (URA), as well as, many state regulations when eminent domain is in use.
Developed through community insight, this tool reflects our shared commitment to practical, actionable guidance. Whether you’re a practitioner navigating Uniform Act compliance or a business facing displacement due to eminent domain, the matrix offers a structured approach to evaluating reimbursement options.
We’re deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their expertise and feedback—this is a true community effort.
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