Whether you like it or not, the government has the ability to take your land whenever it thinks that it needs it for public use. The catch is that the government is supposed to give you fair compensation for the land that is taken, which isn’t as easy of a...
Condemnation & Eminent Domain
Understanding zoning types and disputes
Zoning and land use regulations affect our daily lives. Location, design and layout of residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, office buildings and industrial plants are all based on zoning codes and regulations adopted by Arizona municipalities and counties. ...
The basics you need to know about eminent domain
Many of our readers in Arizona have probably heard the term “eminent domain,” but perhaps only have a general concept of what this legal term refers to. In short, eminent domain allows a governmental entity or utility company to take your property for a public use....
Phoenix and the broad power of eminent domain
In 2006, the city of Phoenix put up a concrete barrier between the light rail tracks and one John Garretson’s property, which blocked two driveways leading from the street to Garretson’s property. Garretson sought damages for his loss of access to the street, though...
