Direct damages refer to the compensation paid by a government entity for the value of land and improvements taken through eminent domain proceedings. It contrasts with indirect damages and severance damages.
Relocation benefits refer to payments made by the government to occupants who are forced to move due to a condemnation action. Condemnation is the legal process by which the government takes private property for public use through eminent domain. These benefits are designed to cover the costs associated with moving to a new location and are provided to anyone affected, including property owners, tenants, and other non-owner occupants.
