Land Use & Zoning
What is 'inverse condemnation'?
AThe government taking property by force without notice
BWhen a property owner sues the government for compensation when a government action takes or significantly damages private property without a formal condemnation proceeding✓ Correct
CA condemnation proceeding initiated by the property owner to sell to the government
DThe government's right to regulate property use without compensation
Explanation
Inverse condemnation is a legal action brought by a property owner seeking compensation when a governmental action (flooding from a public project, flight patterns, road construction, etc.) effectively takes or substantially damages private property without initiating formal condemnation.
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