Adverse possession is a long-established legal doctrine concerning property rights. Based in common law dating back centuries, the doctrine essentially grants property ownership to trespassers (hence its informal moniker, “squatter’s rights.”) The doctrine is now...
Land Use
Oregon officials hear arguments regarding water plant expansion
A planned extension to a water treatment plant has been met with mixed reactions in a Minnesota town, which recently held its third planning commission meeting devoted to discussing the project in two weeks. Over 50 people spoke at the West Linn Planning Commission...
Oregon Court Upholds Land Use Permit Covering Offsite Environmental Impacts
Are you interested in developing an industrial or commercial use on a tract of land that is surrounded by potentially unique natural resources? Are you a concerned citizen, worried that a new use could impact recreational or natural resource uses on surrounding...
