Most Americans don’t think about eminent domain often. Many don’t know just what it is until it affects them. It’s understandable to wonder just what gives the government the authority to take private land and property without the owner’s consent. This concept goes...
Homeowners and others who have purchased real property are often excited to learn about upcoming investments in their communities. People tend to assume the best when they learn that there may soon be high-value investments made in their neighborhoods. New...
Most of the time, those who own real property in North Carolina have control over what happens to that property. They decide when and if they want to sell the property, and they can maintain control over the property indefinitely if they remain in good standing with...
While a property owner has the right to challenge an eminent domain taking of their land or property rights, this is an uphill battle. In most cases, courts uphold government entities' rights to seize private land for public (and sometimes not-so-public) purposes....
If you receive an offer from the government to purchase your home or property, you are likely facing an eminent domain case. Eminent domain allows the government to acquire private property from you or your business under the conditions that you receive fair...
The American dream is intrinsically intertwined with homeownership. Private residences are like modern-day castles to every hardworking citizen. Unfortunately, no building or plot of land remains immune to eminent domain. By wielding this tool, the government may take...
Although you may technically own the property where you live or land that you hold as an investment, it is always vulnerable to claims in the future that could force you to sell your real property. The concept of eminent domain makes many property owners...