Land Use & Zoning
A Maryland property owner whose land is taken by eminent domain for a road widening may pursue 'inverse condemnation' if:
AThey want to sell voluntarily to the government
BThe government takes or significantly damages their property without formal condemnation proceedings or just compensation✓ Correct
CThey want to challenge the zoning classification
DThey need a variance for their property
Explanation
Inverse condemnation is a legal action by a property owner against the government when the government's action has effectively taken or damaged the property without formal proceedings or compensation.
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