Property Ownership
Florida's 'Bert J. Harris Jr. Private Property Rights Protection Act' (F.S. 70.001) provides property owners with the right to seek compensation when:
AA government action physically takes their property
BA government action inordinately burdens their property rights even without a constitutional taking✓ Correct
CProperty values decline due to economic conditions
DA neighbor's development reduces their views or sunlight
Explanation
The Bert Harris Act provides a remedy when a government action 'inordinately burdens' a property owner's existing use or vested rights — even if the burden doesn't rise to a constitutional taking. It requires the government to negotiate and compensate for unreasonable restrictions. The owner must give the government an opportunity to modify or withdraw the action before suing. This is unique to Florida and is more protective than federal takings law.
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