City of Beaumont v. Yvonne Como

The City notified a building owner that her property was in disrepair and that, unless she repaired it, the City might demolish it. After the owner failed to remedy the problem, the City declared the property a public nuisance and condemned it. Rather than appeal the nuisance determination, the property owner asserted a takings claim after the demolition. Because she is precluded from doing so, we reverse in part the court of appeals’ judgment and render judgment dismissing her claims.

Yvonne Como owned a commercial building in the City of Beaumont. The City informed Como that her building was…