When a government entity wants to take over private property for public use in Florida, it is said to be exercising its power of an eminent domain. The process can be complicated, and the property owner's compensation can vary depending on the type of taking. Take a...
A proposed extension of the Florida Turnpike could disrupt the lives of residents in historically Black communities in several counties. Although residents and community leaders have rallied against the construction, local governments have not presented a united front...
If your property is scheduled to be taken by a local Florida government under eminent domain rule, you may end up confused about what this designation means. Further confusing those affected is that a "quick take" bypasses many usual rules. What to know about a quick...
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in late November of 2021, is meant to boost the nation's economy and infrastructure. The law includes significant federal spending for roads, highways, water and electric utilities and transportation programs. This...
The Lake Hall Schoolhouse is one of many historical buildings in Florida that have recently been saved by county commissioners. The concept of eminent domain is being considered as a tactic by local officials to further preserve the schoolhouse. Florida has laws that...
Eminent domain is an often controversial application of the law when government agencies want to seize certain property and use it for some civic project. The problem often comes in when the government cannot present a compelling reason to claim the seizure is for the...
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...
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...
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...
