The Government May Owe You More than You Think
Under the Fifth Amendment of the United States, the government must pay just compensation if they take your property to build a public golf course, expand a pipeline or widen a road. You cannot be deprived of your property without due process.
If the government takes your entire property in a regulatory taking, you may be entitled to relocation benefits. These relocation benefits are usually not awarded automatically, but can be pursued as a part of the due process of eminent domain.
If you have received a condemnation notification, or expect to, call a skilled property rights lawyer at Fair Compensation at 866-550-7311. We are an affiliation of three Wisconsin law firms serving landowners in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest and the United States. Contact us via e-mail.
Seasoned Relocation Benefits Attorneys
Our attorneys have a long track record of success defending clients against regulator taking. If you own private property, the government or utility may not take your land, unless it serves the public good.
A land agent may approach you with an offer that you think is fair. Please consult with a private property rights attorney at our firm before accepting it. If you settle too soon, you will not be able to appeal the decision, and you may lose relocation benefits if the entire property is condemned.
If you are forced to move your family, relocation benefits could include moving and house hunting costs, including travel to and from the new home. If you are forced from a vacation property, the loss of scenic beauty, lake access or recreational opportunities may be compensated in your relocation benefits.
Experienced Eminent Domain Counsel
Eminent domain cases are complex, affected by eminent domain law, real estate law and administrative law. If you miss a deadline or do not respond at all, you lose the right to challenge a decision. You cannot sue the government in a regulatory taking until all administrative remedies have been tried first.
If the government deprives you of only part of your property, we may be able to pursue severance damages. Settlements vary from case to case, so we recommend you consult with an experienced relocation benefits attorney to make sure your compensation is fair.
Please contact us today for a free eminent domain audit.
