Property Ownership
Which of the following is a government limitation on private property ownership?
AA deed restriction prohibiting commercial use
BAn HOA rule requiring landscaping approval
CEminent domain✓ Correct
DA private easement for access
Explanation
Eminent domain is a government power (PETE: Police power, Eminent domain, Taxation, Escheat) allowing the government to take private property for public use with payment of just compensation. Private restrictions like deed covenants and HOA rules are not government powers.
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