City Tried to CONDEMN Property Over 2 Stray Cats
About this episode
The episode discusses a legal victory against the government's misuse of blight designations to condemn properties in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
What happens when the government tries to take well-kept homes and businesses by slapping them with a “blight” label that doesn’t fit? Perth Amboy, New Jersey, tried to do just that—but a court vacated the blight designation, blocking the city from taking those properties for private development.  Today we talk with IJ attorneys Robert McNamara and Bobbi Taylor about how this win happened, what it means for property owners, and why “blight” isn’t a magic word that makes legal protections disappear.  https://youtu.be/671ux5MfZ_4 Become a Monthly Donor Are you looking for a rewarding and consistent way to support IJ’s work?  Become a member of our Merry Band of Monthly Donors and stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients every month of the year. Donate now
People in this episode
Guests: Robert McNamara, Bobbi Taylor
Topics covered
- property rights
- government overreach
- legal protections
- blight designation
- urban development
Keywords
- blight
- property condemnation
- legal victory
- urban development
- New Jersey
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute for Justice
Places: Perth Amboy, New Jersey
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