Florida Eminent Domain and Residential Property Owners: What Homeowners Should Know
The primary factors include determining whether the roadway is existing or new. An existing roadway's expansion, such as from two lanes to four, differs from a completely new road cutting...
Florida Eminent Domain Jury Trials: What Property Owners Should Expect in Court
When selecting jurors for an eminent domain case, it's vital to choose individuals who have personal experience with property ownership, whether it's a home or a business. Such jurors can better empathize with the...
What Property Owners Should Know About Jury Trials in Eminent Domain Cases
When the government takes private property for a public project, the property owner has the right to receive full compensation. In many eminent domain cases, the parties are able to resolve the claim...
When Eminent Domain Cases Go to Trial: What Property Owners Should Expect
When gearing up for an eminent domain trial, one of the critical early steps involves conducting depositions of all witnesses and experts for the opposing side. This process is thorough and aims to establish credibility or potential inconsistencies in their testimony. Additionally, pre-trial motions such as motions in limine are filed to...
Behind the Scenes of FDOT Acquisitions
The FDOT begins with a Project Development and Environment Study (PD&E study) to assess environmental factors and gather feedback. This study involves soil sampling and public meetings to comply with...
Understanding Eminent Domain Impact on Auto Repair Facilities
Eminent domain can impact all components of an auto repair site, depending on the location and extent of the taking. The impact varies based on...
Impact of Partial Takings on Gas Stations and Convenience Stores
A partial road taking can affect driveway widths, eliminate driveways, interfere with air vacs, landscape buffers, fueling positions, underground storage tanks, and canopies of gas stations. It can also impact the...
Behind the Scenes in Florida Eminent Domain: How Expert Teams Secure Maximum Compensation
Anthony Policastro assembles seasoned professionals—civil engineers, real estate appraisers, land planners, contractors, CPAs, and FF&E appraisers—who specialize in condemnation impacts. Each discipline layers evidence: engineers initiate site-function analysis, contractors cost cures and improvements, appraisers integrate findings...
Eminent Domain Compensation in Florida: Challenging Low Offers and Securing Full Value
Anthony Policastro observes that owners possess intimate knowledge of their property’s optimal functionality—circulation patterns, parking requirements, truck access, and privacy levels—details often overlooked in condemning authorities’ valuations. Residential owners anticipate heightened noise and setback alterations;...
Navigating Eminent Domain in Florida: A Step-by-Step Guide from Anthony Policastro
Anthony Policastro explains that when a property owner first learns that a public project may affect their land, the government typically has been evaluating the project for years. This process includes analyzing alternatives, assessing scale, safety,...