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When a government agency such as the Department of Transportation proposes a project for public use or that benefits the public in any way, it may use its eminent domain authority to take private land necessary for the completion of the project while providing compensation for the landowners. But what happens if the government only […]

The right to receive fair compensation in an eminent domain case is a constitutional right given to landowners and a necessary step in the process of land condemnation. But how does the government determine how much to pay the landowner for their property? Get an overview of how just compensation is determined in eminent domain

Being told that the government will take some or all of your land for a public use project can be a scary and complicated situation for any landowner. The idea of having to sell a property that may sometimes have been in the family for generations can be overwhelming, leading many owners to wonder whether

One of the many unfortunate consequences of having your property taken under eminent domain rules is losing your home or place of business and having to relocate. Besides the inconvenience of having to pack up your belongings and move, you may also have the added trouble and expense of finding a new home or business

If you are a property owner, it is not unlikely that one day the government could knock on your door and announce they wish to take some or all of your land for a project for the benefit of the community, such as widening a road or building an overpass. However, the government cannot simply

Eminent domain laws can be complicated and have many gray areas that make it hard to know whether you are getting a fair offer for your land. Our attorneys discuss the basic concepts of eminent domain and provide an overview of how the valuation process works in the event of a partial or total taking

Understanding all the nuances of North Carolina’s eminent domain laws is quite an overwhelming task. However, if you have been contacted by the government about having your land condemned, having a basic notion of how eminent domain works in Carolina is essential to protect your property rights. Our eminent domain attorneys provide an overview of

In a closely-watched property rights case out of Minnesota, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a rare 9-0 decision on May 25th, reversing a lower court ruling and holding in favor of the property owner, Geraldine Tyler. The case of Tyler v. Hennepin County centers on 94-year-old Geraldine Tyler, who owed about $15,000 in property taxes and fees on her condo.