Author: David Needham

What does the government have to pay when they take my land?

What Does the Government Have to Pay When They Take My Land?

Property owners affected by eminent domain want to know what the...
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3 Reasons People Shouldn’t Accept Tax Value for Their property

When GDOT (or another condemning authority) takes your land, they owe...
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Is Commercial Property Fairly Valued in Georgia Eminent Domain Cases?

Eminent domain takings of commercial property in Georgia can be a...
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Understanding the Department of Transportation’s Offer: What You Need to Know

If a condemning agency is taking your land under the power...
Excavator digging a trench for a sewage line in front of a house.

Condemnation 101: How Can I Know if an Eminent Domain Appraisal Is Fair?

Condemnation is the process of taking private property under the power of...
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Avoid These 6 Things When the Government Takes Your Land for Eminent Domain

  If GDOT is coming for your property, what they take...
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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...