Property Ownership
A Minnesota homeowner has been offered a very high price for their property by a developer who needs their parcel to complete a larger development. If the homeowner refuses to sell, the developer cannot force the sale because:
AThe developer can use eminent domain if the city supports the project
BPrivate developers do not have eminent domain power - only governments do✓ Correct
CThe developer can use condemnation if they are a regulated utility
DThe developer can force a sale through a quiet title action
Explanation
Eminent domain is a government power. Private developers in Minnesota cannot force property owners to sell, regardless of how much they offer or how beneficial the project might be. Government entities (cities, counties, state agencies) can use eminent domain for public purposes with just compensation. The 2005 U.S. Supreme Court Kelo decision and subsequent state laws like Minnesota's have limited government use of eminent domain for private development.
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