Tag: eminent domain
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Can the State Force a Deed Holder to Leave? Eminent Domain Strikes Again
It happens. For public safety and other reasons, the state can pull the land out from under a deed holder. Here, we look at two current cases. One’s in Iowa. The other one’s in Massachusetts.
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Shakedown in Miami: City Presses Deed Holder to Give Up Front Yard Space for Potential Street Expansion
Chad is a deed holder in Miami. He says the city is trying to take front yard space away from him. He only wanted to create a backyard dwelling unit. When he requested permission, Miami insisted that Chad must transfer a part of his front yard to the city. What’s more, the strange process Miami…
