Property Ownership

In New Jersey, the government's power of 'eminent domain' allows:

APrivate owners to seize abandoned property
BGovernment entities to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CLocal municipalities to zone out unwanted businesses
DLenders to foreclose on delinquent mortgages

Explanation

Eminent domain is the inherent governmental power to take private property for public use (roads, schools, utilities). The Fifth Amendment requires payment of just compensation. In NJ, condemnation proceedings are governed by the Eminent Domain Act.

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