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Receiving a building permit denial in Tennessee does not automatically end a project, but the path forward depends heavily on why the permit was denied. Denial letters typically cite specific reasons such as zoning violations or plans that do not comply with state...
If a Tennessee zoning board rules against a property owner, the next step may be a court challenge with strict deadlines and filing rules. Missing those requirements can result in losing the right to challenge the decision altogether. What qualifies as a basis for...
When government agencies in Tennessee exercise eminent domain, constitutional principles require that any taking of private property be for a legitimate public purpose and limited to what the project actually requires. Property owners in Murfreesboro and across...
Owning property gives you the right to use and enjoy your land. A government utility easement can limit how you use your property. These easements allow utility providers to use part of your land for power lines, water pipes or gas lines. You still own the property,...
A road improvement project may begin with survey markers or a notice that only a small part of a property is needed. Many owners assume the project will affect only the land being acquired. In some cases, however, the changes can reach much farther than the property...
When the State of Tennessee seeks private property through eminent domain, the valuation attached to that taking might carry real financial consequences. Property owners do not have to accept the first number presented. Tennessee law requires just compensation and...
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...