The offer is based on a standard formula. If you want more ask for it. The only true way to measure value is to look at the impact to the entire...

My home is in Seattle, but the city of Shoreline wants to take possession by emanate domain. Public library have info?

Cities may condemn across boundaries for different reasons. This is routinely done for water systems, treatment plants, transmission lines, etc....

Definitely seei an attorney, because if this a Sound Transit action, your attorney fees will be covered up to $7500. If this is the sound transit...

Neighbor hood covenants states "only one story and daylight dwelling shall be permitted. no peak over 20 feet high?

Gary, I have litigated these issues before and they are very fact specific, the first question being what do the covenants mean? The second being...

What does the city have to provide her by the laws in Washington state?

The City must pay your mother the fair market value of the home. This is usually contested and most often your appraisal will be higher than that...

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What should i do? The city is taking property and theres a reverse mortgage. The offer only leaves my 90 year old mother $40,000

First, you need to remember this is only the offer. I have practiced eminent domain law for 30 years and rarely is the first offer accepted. I...

It appears that you have a valid claim of adverse posession and for property damage. You should contact an attorney immediately.

Whose responsibility is it to cut the tree?

I would first suggest you speak with your neighbor about the tree as it appears it is invading your yard space and damaging your home. Perhaps they...

My property is being condemned by the city for a sidewalk in front. I was offered 19,300.00 for the property they want, however

In a condemnation action the City will seek to take the property free and clear of all liens and therefore the liens and past due taxes will come...

Putting an unlocked gate across an easement is generally not a problem and the court has addressed this a number of time. The question is whether...