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Severance Damages in Florida Eminent Domain Matters

Thousands of Florida property owners face the same dilemma every year.  A condemning authority (e.g., a government or utility company) seeks to acquire some – but not all – of a property owner’s land.  To do so, the condemning authority … Continue reading

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Florida Eminent Domain Law Prohibits Condemning Authorities from Devaluing Property Through Pre-Condemnation Activities

When exercising the power of eminent domain, condemning authorities almost always attempt to save money (sometimes acting properly, sometimes not).  One improper way condemning authorities attempt to pinch pennies – at property owners’ expense – is through pre-condemnation activities that … Continue reading

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The Condemning Authority is Responsible for Attorneys’ and Expert Fees in Florida Eminent Domain Matters

In Florida eminent domain matters, it is constitutionally mandated that property owners’ attorneys and experts are paid reasonable fees by the condemning authority, the governmental entity or utility company taking the property at issue.  See JEA v. Williams, 978 So.2d … Continue reading

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