When the government takes commercial property through eminent domain in Ohio, it does not just affect the owner. Tenants often have real financial stakes in the property as well. That raises a key question: when leased property is taken, how is compensation divided?...
Learning that the government wants your land or property for a public project can raise many questions. For one, you may wonder if you can simply refuse to sell once the officials begin an eminent domain action. Eminent domain allows government agencies to legally...
Ownership disputes can escalate fast. You may believe another owner harmed you or that the company suffered. Under Ohio law, that difference shapes the entire case. It affects who controls the lawsuit, who receives any recovery and how much disruption your company...
Contract breaches are frustrating for successful professionals and reliable businesses. They may experience losses and setbacks because other people fail to fulfill their obligations. Frequently, those affected by contract breaches assume that they no longer have any...
Sometimes, real estate litigation is adversarial in nature. The buyer who recently acquired a property might sue the prior owner for failing to disclose defects. Neighbors might sue over tree damage or boundary incursions. Other times, civil litigation related to real...
When you face the compulsory purchase of your property under eminent domain laws, it is easy to think that all you can do is try to ensure that you get a fair price. After all, it is the government making you sell your land, and they have much more power and funds...
Eminent domain can feel scary and confusing, especially when it affects your home, land or business. In Ohio, government agencies can take private property for projects like road expansions or public buildings. While the law requires them to pay just compensation,...
Contracts set clear expectations for companies that are doing business with each other. They often have several terms that outline nearly every facet of the agreement. It’s critical that both parties do their respective parts to ensure the contract is completed...
One way to think about eminent domain laws is that they allow the government to take private property. If the government is building something for the public, like an interstate highway system, it can sometimes take private land to ensure that the project can...
Eminent domain cases often focus on one central issue: the value of your property. Appraisers shape that discussion from the start. Their work influences offers, negotiations, and court outcomes in Ohio. Why property value drives eminent domain cases When a...
