Attorneys for the Pimlico Race Course owners say the city of Baltimore is trying to gain control of the racetrack and the signature Preakness Stakes race through eminent domain. The Stronach Group attorneys sent a letter saying the City filed a lawsuit that is a “transparent ploy to gain some sort of negotiating leverage over
General Eminent Domain News and Developments
PA House Considers “Landowner Bill of Rights”
By David Snyder on
Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) recently introduced a bill in the PA House that would require the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General to create a brief document to clearly outline the rights and responsibilities property owners have during any land acquisition negotiations where eminent domain is being used. House Bill 2609, titled Landowner Bill of Rights,…
Ride Sharing May Decrease Values Near Subways and Bus Stops
By David Snyder on
It is clear that ride sharing has impacted the real estate community. One possible change is the value of properties near subways and bus stops. According to Bloomberg, “ride-sharing services such as Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc., and the advent of electric vehicles and driverless cars, are poised to chip away at the…