No matter what land or property the government or other entities target for public use acquisition, they must compensate the affected owners accordingly. However, owners receive varying compensation depending on the nature of their property. The government primarily...
Eminent Domain
Appraisals can play a crucial role in eminent domain cases
The term “just compensation” is a crucial part of the eminent domain process. The concept is fairly simple: if the condemning entity is permitted to take your land or property rights then, in return, the property owner is supposed to receive just compensation for that...
What does just compensation in eminent domain cases cover?
Eminent domain is a tricky topic for ordinary land and property owners. Nevertheless, they should know its basic elements, especially if their property is subject to government acquisition. One of the essential elements of eminent domain is just compensation – the...
Can I refuse eminent domain on my property?
Like many states, Texas is rich in land, comprising millions of acres devoted to farms, ranches and forests. Many of these are privately-owned working properties. Since the state does not have much public land, the government and private enterprises often acquire...
Is it possible for the government to take your private property?
When you own land or a home on a plot of land, you probably assume that you will be able to use that land however you choose. It probably never crossed your mind that another person or party could require you to hand over a portion of that property. However, there are...
What happens during an eminent domain proceeding?
Property owners will find it beneficial to know their rights and how they can protect their interests in the event they find themselves in a land-use dispute. One way this happens is through the application of eminent domain, a legal principle that gives the...
Owner fights eminent domain to save her business
Many state and local governments reserve the authority to seize and condemn private property for projects that will benefit the general public. In fact, the U.S. Constitution allows the seizure of property by governments provided the property owner receives fair...
Can the government seize or condemn my property
Most people think of dangerous buildings when they hear the word “condemned.” However, condemning a property is often a step in the process of eminent domain. When property owners learn that the government intends to seize their land using eminent domain, it may be a...
Who can exercise eminent domain authority?
The rules of eminent domain allow a government entity, whether a local government, state agency or federal interest, to acquire someone’s private property for a project that is deemed to benefit the public good. The landowner should receive fair compensation for the...
Dallas To Houston Texas High Speed Rail Still Seeking Needed Permits
Texas Central has said that it plans to start construction by the first half of 2021 and that it has already secured sites for stations in Dallas, Houston and the Brazos Valley.