When the federal government takes property through its eminent domain power, the Constitution requires that it pay just compensation. The Constitution, however, does not require the government to pay before it takes...more
Federal, state and local governments are already taking unprecedented steps to “flatten the curve” of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as the coronavirus) to slow transmission and keep our health care system from surging past...more
Courts have historically been reluctant to look behind a condemnor’s stated purpose for taking property but, in City of Lafayette v. Town of Erie, a Colorado trial court decided to lift that curtain. When it realized...more
A highly skilled appraiser can be a champion for a landowner whose property is being taken by a government entity. A credible, well-supported appraisal report can help you reach a favorable settlement with the government on...more
So many questions arise when a landowner finds out that a government entity intends to condemn his or her property. When? Why? How will I get compensated? What can I do to protect my rights? There are even more uncertainties...more