The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution grants the government the power to seize private property in Florida or elsewhere through a process called eminent domain. In some cases, only a portion of a property is seized to build a park, expand a road or fulfill some...
A showdown of sorts is taking place in Florida over a utility building located next to a fire station number in Key Largo. On one side of the issue stands the designated caretaker of the building. His opposers include staff members and commissioners for the Fire...
When people or companies in Orlando look for a new place for their businesses, there are many factors that they need to consider prior to purchasing property. These decisions are generally based on the type of business and the type of property they need to maximize...
Homeowners and business owners that are affect when the government wants to exercise its eminent domain rights may wonder if they have any recourse. Under Florida law, before condemnation proceedings can move forward, negotiations between the government and the...
