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Government entities and companies hired for government projects have the right to compel the sale of real property under certain circumstances. They can force individuals and businesses to sell real estate necessary for public projects through condemnation. Eminent...
Business owners need to be able to use their property in the way they intended and the way that’s allowable under applicable laws and zoning. One thing that some business owners may not think about is what happens if there’s construction near the business. In some...
Whether a construction project involves a kitchen modernization that leaves a home uninhabitable temporarily or reworking a retail space to accommodate a different type of business, completing the work on time is important for everyone involved. Property owners may...
When the state or local authority moves to seize your property through eminent domain, you don’t have to stand by and watch it happen. Tennessee law gives property owners the right to challenge the taking or the compensation offered. Most property owners think they...
During a real estate transaction, it is important for there to be a clean title. Certain title defects can require clearing prior to that transaction, perhaps extending the amount of time it takes before things are finalized. This is even true during eminent domain...
When facing eminent domain proceedings for the first time, property owners often have numerous questions about how the process is going to work. One of the most common is simply how long it will take before everything is resolved. There is no one-size-fits-all answer....
Learning that the government wants to take your private property is disheartening, but it’s not something that you have to simply accept. Instead, you can review what they’re proposing in their offer and determine your steps. If you’re presented with this, you should...
There are numerous common reasons that real estate closings fall apart at the last minute. Typically, buyers have an obligation to follow through with their offers and purchase real property unless certain circumstances justify canceling a closing. Even then, there...
State agencies and businesses managing public projects may invoke eminent domain. The authority given under this law allows for the forced sale of real property, possibly through condemnation proceedings, during projects intended for public benefit. When people who...
Requests for specific materials or finishes are common inclusions in construction contracts. People remodeling their kitchens and businesses expanding retail facilities want to achieve a certain aesthetic. Independent construction professionals and executives...