Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Indiana

I am having a conflict with the members of the town board of the town I live in. The scenario is that me and my mother had won an on-line bid for an as-is property. The very next day there was condemed notice on the door from the town building commissioner. I contacted him and he told me that the town wanted that property for redevolpment and they were going to impose immenant domain on the property. A certified check was sent to the title company and was cashed and is now being held by them in an escrow account until the town lifts or adjusts the code violation. The real estate company had no notice of inspection while the property was listed for sale. Not until after the auction. I was told by the town manager that another town board member was going to purchase the property and sell it back to the town for what the sell price was (sure). I think that the town is sour about losing the property and now they are going to cause me problems on renovating it. I also think that they are doctoring paperwork and falsifying documents and dates. Do I have a legal leg to stand on and if I do will it be worth the retaining fee.


Asked on 12/28/09, 5:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You may or may not have a defense against the condemnation and eminent domain proceedings. You are looking at attorneys fees in an amount that may exceed $10,000, so only you can answer that question.

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Answered on 1/04/10, 4:36 am


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