With Rhode Island municipal revaluations of property going into effect for the 2025 tax year, many homeowners and business owners are beginning to explore their options on challenging the new assessment, as most assessments...more
3/19/2025
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Valuation
Land use matters in Rhode Island are often challenging to interpreappt and navigate. In fact, the Ocean State is known for having among the most restrictive policies for zoning and land use control in the U.S. It’s not hard...more
2/20/2025
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Rhode Island ,
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Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that “No person shall be… deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just...more
8/15/2024
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Land Use Claims ,
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Private Property ,
Property Owners ,
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Regulatory Takings ,
State and Local Government ,
Takings Clause ,
Zoning Laws
Picture this scenario: You have a residential development project that had conceptual approval from the local Planning Board two years ago. Under the local laws that existed when you applied for your approval, you were...more
5/11/2023
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Land-Use Permits ,
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State and Local Government ,
Urban Planning & Development ,
Zoning Laws