Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Property Easement
The City wants to take a 10' easement of our road frontage. We are a handful of property owners who are holding out - we do not feel comfortable with the situation. Can the city just eminent domain our property and how long will it take? Thanks
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Property Easement
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Yes, the city can take property by eminent domain if the homeowners or property owners will not voluntarily sell it to them. You should retain a qualifed land use/eminent domain attorney to represent you to get the best possible terms. It is a very specialize area of the law with limited practitioners.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.