Eminent Domain

Ohio Supreme Court Stops Worst of Eminent Domain Abuse

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Ohio has long been seen as one of the worst abusers of eminent domain in the country. The combination of a slow economy (lower taxes), older infrastructure, and local Democratic Party machines has created an environment where personal property [...]

26Jul2006 | Tom Royce | 0 comments | Continued

‘It’s David against Goliath’ - But David is Coming Back Strong

The power of eminent domain can be intimidating and overwhelming to the typical property owner. The government comes in with their full power saying we will take your property and this is what we will offer. And you have to take it. If not, we have the right to have people with guns to force [...]

23Jul2006 | Tom Royce | 1 comment | Continued

Missouri Governor signs law restricting eminent domain

In another win for those fighting eminent domain abuse, the state of Missouri just had a law signed into effect that limits the governments use of eminent domain, and pays a premium to land and homeowners if eminent domain is used.
The Missouri law bars the taking of private property “solely” to increase taxes or create [...]

14Jul2006 | Tom Royce | 1 comment | Continued

Baltimore Uses Eminent Domain to Take 1,001 Properties Since 2001

If you are a property owner in the city of Baltimore, beware, they may be coming to take your property next. And if you live in a poor or middle class community, odds are the city will decide where you live is not good enough for you and take your property to help you live [...]

10Jul2006 | Tom Royce | 1 comment | Continued

Aspen Ranchland Developing Quickly

This is a great sign, unless you are a conservationist, as the economy is doing well and the Ranchers are getting a great payout on their properties in Aspen. The opportunity to own land that appreciates greatly so that your family will have security for the future is a wonderful blessing and a reward for [...]

28Jun2006 | Tom Royce | 0 comments | Continued

President Bush Signs Executive Order Protecting Property Rights

The battle over eminent domain rights has moved from the states to the Federal government as George Bush signed an executive order prohibiting the taking of private property to enrich another. He has recognized the rights of the common man over the power of an encroaching and at times corrupt government.
This executive order essentially negates [...]

24Jun2006 | Tom Royce | 0 comments | Continued

Kelo vs New London - Watch New London Try To Bankrupt Homeowners

The power of the government to get whatever the hell it wants is evident in New London, Connecticut. To get a huge corporate development the created the landmark Eminent Domain case that hit the Supreme Court that essentially said landowners have no rights to their land if local law deems the government can make more [...]

31May2006 | Tom Royce | 0 comments | Continued

Tennessee Eminent Domain Bill on Way To Governor

While not the complete victory eminent domain activists wanted, it was still a strong bill that has made its way through the Legislature to the Governors desk that will limit the ability for cities and counties to use eminent domain for anything but public works projects.
This is a great sign and should be commended. It [...]

24May2006 | Tom Royce | 0 comments | Continued

Hercules vs WalMart - An Eminent Domain Question

Hercules is a small town in the San Francisco Bay Area that is about to fight its biggest battle. And the sad part it is a battle I hope they lose. Their opponent is WalMart who bought land that they wish to build a supercenter on, and the city leaders do not want built. So [...]

23May2006 | Tom Royce | 2 comments | Continued

Boynton Beach Foiled in Eminent Domain Land Grab by Governor Bush

Boyton Beach wants to have a developer of rebuild their downtown area. Of course they were planning on taking the property by eminent domain. Now that option is off the table as Governor Bush signed Florida’s new eminent domain legislation.
Of course, the new law does not kill the project, but it forces the government to [...]

17May2006 | Tom Royce | 2 comments | Continued