The Office of the Ombudsman for Property Rights was created as a result of recommendations from the Missouri Task Force on Eminent Domain, formed to analyze Missouri's laws regarding the use of eminent domain and issue recommendations that better protect the rights of property owners when the use of eminent domain is being considered.

Release:  OMBUDSMAN CALLS FOR CITIZENS TO REPORT EMINENT DOMAIN ABUSE
St. Louis - Missouri is nationally recognized as one of the worst states in America for eminent domain abuse. Are you a victim? Have you received a "notice of acquisition" letter from a condemning agency or been verbally threatened with the use of eminent domain? Do you want to end to eminent domain abuse in Missouri?

If so, the Office of the Ombudsman for Property Rights wants to know your story. Please send us a copy of your notice of acquisition letter and a photo of your property to the Missouri Ombudsman for Property Rights. If you don't have your official letter, send any official documentation you do have regarding the abusive use of eminent domain on your property. If you have been unofficially threatened, please provide a written description of the situation.

The Office of the Ombudsman for Property Rights is officially charged with documenting the use of eminent domain within our state and any issues associated with its use. Because eminent domain abuse is a problem that thrives in secrecy, the Office of the Ombudsman seeks to bring such "issues" to the attention of as many Missourians as possible. For that, we need your help. Protect your home. Protect your neighbor's home. Speak out against eminent domain abuse.

Please direct all documentation to:

Tom Green
Ombudsman for Property Rights
Phone: 314.340.4877
Fax: 314.340.7292