Real estate easements allow a party to use a portion of another party's land for a specific purpose. Real estate easements transfer with the ownership of the property as a run with the land. There are many reasons another party may need the use of another property,...
Eminent domain has helped governments to acquire millions of acres of land and thousands of properties. Well-known businesses, roads and highways would not exist without this important process. Every year, there are numerous cases of eminent domain that appear in...
If you're a resident of Florida, it's essential to understand the state laws protecting you. Some of these laws can come in handy if you are ever caught off guard and make a poor decision. An excellent example of a law protecting you is when you purchase a home after...
Several counties in North Central Florida are seeing a dramatic wave of backlash from residents there. The cause for concern is a plan that's been proposed by the Department of Transportation. The plans raised some red flags among many of the people living in the...
Issues always arise when states have a spaceport near private properties. Constant construction and launches can hurt wildlife and people alike. If a home is too close to the spaceport, its windows can even shatter. Can a property outlast eminent domain in Orlando,...
Eminent domain, though it tends to have negative connotations, is how governments develop land for public use. Many of the highways, rail systems and parks in Florida were built via eminent domain. Specific statutes allow the government to buy property as long as it...
The phenomenon of “coastal squeeze” in real estate litigation is an emerging reality in Florida. Property disputes regarding property lines are as old as society itself. In many cases, landowners encounter a conflict they need to solve in court or privately. When the...
It's something very special when a plot of land is all your own. To stand on your own property often brings a feeling of pride, ownership, connectivity. But while there are countless benefits to being a landowner, it's not always easy to know if you've done enough...
Eminent domain is a legal action that is committed against private property owners for the sake of promoting public services. In some cases, the actions are not straightforward and must be challenged in court. Owners in Florida should first understand the main...
Eminent domain is one of the most controversial policies that the government can use. The federal, state, and local governments that have jurisdiction over you can essentially force you to sell your real estate to them so that they can use the land for a project. In...
