eminent domain/adverse possession - Posted by Conrad Niles

import · October 13, 2004, 1:48pm

Posted by Bill H on October 17, 2004 at 19:08:24:

Municipalities do not take property through adverse possession. The can and do take it through eminant domain.

There is not much you can do if they decide the need a new fire station or police station and your property happens to very nicely fit their needs.

About all you can do is show them other property in the immediate area, question their needs, attend their meetings and express you views, etc.

You might look up the “Poletown Decision” in the Michigan courts and see if you can get any good info there.

Good Luck,
Bill H

import · October 13, 2004, 1:48pm

eminent domain/adverse possession - Posted by Conrad Niles

Posted by Conrad Niles on October 13, 2004 at 13:48:28:

I have a 6,000 sq ft office/retail building that has four tenants and the property is held via an LLC. The building is adjacent to a County Park and the zoning classification is Neighborhood Commercial. I have owned it since 1999.

How can I insure my property is protected from any entity that may want the property for their desired needs. I have heard of some success stories, but recently have witnessed the City taking three different properties thru Adverse Possession.

Comments on protection measures would be appreciated.