Land Use & Zoning

The police power of government in real estate refers to its authority to:

ASeize property for non-payment of taxes
BRegulate property use for the public health, safety, and welfare without compensation✓ Correct
CTake private property through eminent domain
DImpose property taxes on all real estate

Explanation

Police power is the government's authority to regulate private property use (through zoning, building codes, etc.) to protect the public health, safety, and welfare without having to pay compensation to the property owner.

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