Author: David Needham

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Deadlines You Should Know in the Georgia Eminent Domain Process (video)

Once you have been notified that GDOT or another entity like...
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Who Is Responsible for Easement Maintenance in Georgia?

When the government decides to use your land for an easement,...
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4 Things to Do When the Government Takes Your Land & 1 Thing to NOT Do

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants the government the...
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What are severance damages?

Severance damages are the amount of compensation a property owner may...
A drainage easement running under a driveway on a residential property.

How Do I Find an Easement on My Property?

If you own a property or are thinking of buying or...
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7 Examples of Eminent Domain: Key Takeaways for Property Owners Like You

The government has the power of eminent domain, the power to...
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What Does It Mean if There’s a Utility Easement on My Property?

If your property is subject to a utility easement, it means...
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What is a sewer easement, and how does it affect my property?

A sewer easement gives the government the right to access and...
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Landlocked Property Law: Can Eminent Domain Take Your Road Access?

So, GDOT has taken the part of your property that connected...
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Drainage Easements: What You Need to Know and Why You Should Care

Across my nearly two decades of practice as an attorney, my...