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Every construction project is a new opportunity. Businesses and professionals can establish very strong reputations by meeting a client's expectations and adhering to all applicable building codes. Every satisfied client can become a source of word-of-mouth referrals,...
Zoning laws regulate the use of land in various areas. In Tennessee, every city and county sets its zoning regulations. These rules help manage growth, traffic, safety, and land use. For anyone planning to open a store, zoning is one of the first things to check. What...
Eminent domain is the legal ability of the government to take private property to use for the public, but it must provide the property owner with fair compensation. There are several requirements that must be met in order for this to happen. One requirement is that...
When you move into a new apartment or buy a unit in a managed community, you expect everything to be built right. But what if the roof leaks, the walls crack or the plumbing keeps failing? Construction defects in apartment complexes and HOA communities can lead to...
Eminent domain has long been a worry for many who own real estate. While the majority of landowners will never be affected by it, it only takes one eminent domain order to seize your land and upset your world. Unfortunately, Tennessee has some of the weakest...
Cost overruns are one of the most common hiccups during a construction project. Suppose you’re building a residential home, managing a commercial renovation or overseeing a large-scale infrastructure project. In that case, going over budget can disrupt timelines,...
Part of living in a civilized society is getting along with the people around you. Being friendly with your neighbors makes for a more pleasant community, and if they sometimes have their stuff slightly over the property line, that’s okay too. If that scenario sounds...
Condemnation is the legal process that allows a government or authorized private entity to take private property for public use. In some cases, the government seeks to acquire land for infrastructure. In others, it may declare a building unsafe due to structural...
If a client complains about a construction defect, they might automatically assume the last people in the process were to blame. If you own a construction company, that may mean they expect you to make amends. Yet clients often do not see, understand or think about...
Learning that a project for public benefit could affect property ownership is a frightening experience. People who have spent years improving and paying off their homes and other real estate holdings could lose them in a forced sale. Property owners facing eminent...