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Eminent domain vs. inverse condemnation

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Dec 1, 2020 | Eminent Domain

At first glance, there may not appear to be much of a difference between eminent domain and an inverse condemnation proceeding. After all, both involve some type of entity with eminent domain authority “taking” of privately-owned land. However, there are distinct...

What does “public use” mean, in Texas?

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Sep 1, 2020 | Eminent Domain

The use of Texas eminent domain authority is limited to projects dedicated to “public use.”  Although easily articulated, the public use determination can be an element contributing to the confusing eminent domain process. In Texas, establishing public use is an...

Common errors in appraisal reports

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | May 14, 2020 | Eminent Domain

When a condemning entity (State of Texas, a city, a county, Gas, Electric, telephone, Pipeline or other agency) in exercising its eminent domain authority offers you compensation for your property, the offered compensation is based on a real estate appraisal of your...

U.S. government faces land acquisition challenges

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Jan 16, 2020 | Eminent Domain

Eminent domain allows the government and other condemning entities the right to purchase private property for public use. Public-use projects must have some benefit to the general public, and can include roads, utilities, schools, pipelines, and more. Unfortunately...

Could SpaceX use eminent domain to take a Texas neighborhood?

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Oct 28, 2019 | Eminent Domain

SpaceX is a company run by Tesla founder Elon Musk. The company's many goals include building a rocket that can get to Mars. The company has already been working toward this goal for some time.This project is located in Texas and SpaceX built an experimental spaceport...

Eminent domain allows for public works, but you do have rights

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Sep 19, 2019 | Eminent Domain

Essentially, the goal of eminent domain laws is simply to say that there are times, even in the United States, where the individual may have to sacrifice something for the greater good. This law allows the government to take private land for use in various public...

Getting just compensation for condemned property

On behalf of Vassallo & Salazar, P.C. | Jul 17, 2019 | Eminent Domain

According to U.S. law, the government can seize private property for public use. This power is called eminent domain. However, according to the U.S. Constitution, the government must provide the landowner "just compensation" for the land it condemns.But determining...

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