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Condemnation of Property with Deed Restrictions or Covenants

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Reviewed Date: October 06, 2017

Original Author: 
Ashburn, Melissa
Date Created: 
Oct 6, 2017


Subjects:
Eminent domain--Laws and regulations
Land use--Laws and regulations

Condemnation of Property with Deed Restrictions or Covenants

Summary: 
MTAS was asked if the city condemns property that has deed restrictions or covenants requiring that the property only be used for residential development, if such restrictions are lifted or nullified by the condemnation.
Legal Opinion(s): 
PDF icon Condemnation and deed restrictions_public.pdf

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