If you are a land owner in Florida, you may wonder what happens if the Florida Department of Transportation wants your property. You may have found yourself in a position in which you believe the transportation agency is getting ready to obtain property you own as...
Eminent domain is the legal process by which the government obtains real estate for public use. Through the process of eminent domain, which is recognized in the U.S. Constitution, the government is able to take ownership of real estate by paying the owner for the...
If you are like most people, you are aware of the term “eminent domain,” but you may not fully understand the concept and what is involved in the process. There can be confusion about what constitutes appropriate compensation to a Florida property owner whose property...
If you own condemned property in the state of Florida, you are more than likely at the mercy of eminent domain. Eminent domain refers to the U.S. government's right to condemn property and transfer it from private to public ownership. If you own condemned property of...
Florida is home to the Everglades, a crucial wetlands ecosystem that's home to many endangered species. Over the last several years, several construction projects have been completed to make it more possible for water to flow freely in this area. Recently, a small...
In the state of Florida, the government has a constitutional right to seize your property and convert it into land for public use. For example, if the government plans to build a new highway in your area, it might seize your property through the process of eminent...
Government entities in Florida and around the country use the eminent domain process when property must be acquired to complete projects like schools or airports and the owners are unwilling to sell. Property owners are still compensated for the acquired land, but the...
Eminent domain is something most business owners in Florida would rather not think about, but it is a very real possibility. Eminent domain occurs when the state government needs the land your business sits on to develop a project such as a highway. In many cases, the...
For many people in Ocala, driving to work in the morning can be a hassle. Pine Avenue is particularly hard to navigate due to the layout. Luckily, the Florida Department of Transportation plans to restructure the highway to make it easier for daily commuters. What are...
Eminent domain is the term used to describe the power that is given to local governments, which allows them to take control of privately owned property and convert it to public use. The concept of eminent domain is controversial at best as it gives the government the...
