Condemnations

While condemning entities have guidance from the U.S. Constitution, State Constitution and statutes and local authorities for the eminent domain process, there is not always a quick answer as to how it will work in every circumstance. When exercising eminent domain...

When you learn the government or other entities with eminent domain authority wants to purchase your property for public use, you may feel like you do not have control. The initial offer may be underwhelming, and you may have many questions about the taking, as well...

According to the Texas Constitution, when the government or another condemning entity wants to take your property through the power of eminent domain, it must offer adequate compensation. (Federal eminent domain proceedings are required to pay just compensation and...

Under eminent domain and condemnation laws, the government may have the rights to take your property, pay you a fair value for it and use it for a project that is deemed necessary for the general good of the country. In a place like the United States, where personal...

You've received notice that your property is subject to condemnation, or eminent domain. That means a government agency wants to take your property for a public use, such as a road.That's within the law. But what are your rights as a property owner when you...

The government notifies you of its intent to take possession of your land to use for a government project. This is legal in some situations, using eminent domain laws.To do it, the government uses a legal procedure known as "condemnation." It has the ability to use...