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Is it possible to stop the road commission from putting a roundabout right outside my house

Answered 2 years and 2 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
My thinking is the road commission's conduct would be deemd by the courts as a taking under the consitution. The route of the roundable functionally condemns your entire property. Do not sign anything from the road commission until you have had counsel review your rights You need to have a lawyer whose practice centers on eminent domain law. Please be in touch 248.353.5555. gb at b o r m a n   dot n e t ... Read More
My thinking is the road commission's conduct would be deemd by the courts as a taking under the consitution. The route of the roundable functionally... Read More

Is there someplace to help us understand our property legal description? We have an easement

Answered 3 years and 7 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
If the lot behind you is truly "landlocked," they can claim an easement by presecription but they have to pay for it. You won't get much, but you will get something. This is certainly a situation where you would be well advised to seek legal counsel.
If the lot behind you is truly "landlocked," they can claim an easement by presecription but they have to pay for it. You won't get much, but you... Read More

Who can I contact for a free consultation in regards to two sepeate easement requests ASAP

Answered 4 years and 3 months ago by attorney Gilbert Borman   |   1 Answer
You need an experienced lawyer. Depending on how the road commission took the parking lot, you may have a claim for inverse condemnation. Your remedy may also lie against the seller and possibly your title company (depending on what kind of deed you got). As for the easements, those are pretty straightforward requiring a survey to be done to get the exact legal description and then, after payment to the grantors, recording the easements in the register of deeds. Depending on where the land is located will determine the best lawyer for the easement issues, you will probably want someone local. As for the condemnation issue, you will want to use someone very experienced in the field. I would be happy to discuss this matter with your further.... Read More
You need an experienced lawyer. Depending on how the road commission took the parking lot, you may have a claim for inverse condemnation. Your... Read More
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