Property ownership is a common goal for adults in Montana. People often want to own their own homes instead of paying rent at a property for the rest of their lives. Someone who has purchased a home generally expects to live there until they either die or choose to...
Eminent Domain
Understanding eminent domain in Montana
The government can take property owned by private citizens or companies for public use. In Montana, state law regulates eminent domain and requires strict adherence to specific guidelines. As a property owner in Montana, it is crucial to understand how eminent domain...
What are the limitations of eminent domain?
Eminent domain allows the government to take your land for public use. While the entity must pay you for procuring your property, you have little say about the sale going through. Still, you do have some rights. You can try to fight it using the limitations on eminent...
What property is vulnerable to eminent domain?
Eminent domain law allows the government to force you to sell your land. While the government must pay you a fair rate for the land, you have no option in whether you will agree to the sale. Because this is such a serious situation, the law does outline when eminent...
What contributes to fair market value?
If the government seeks to take your land through eminent domain, they must compensate you fairly. They cannot give you just any offer for your property. You should receive an amount that reflects the proper value of your land. Often, property valuation in eminent...