Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use. What must the government provide to the property owner?
ANothing — it is a sovereign right
BJust compensation✓ Correct
CReplacement property of equal size
DA tax credit equal to assessed value
Explanation
Both the U.S. Constitution (5th Amendment) and California Constitution require the government to pay just compensation — typically fair market value — when taking private property through eminent domain (condemnation).
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