Land Use & Zoning
In Ohio, which government power allows the state to take title to property when an owner dies without a will and no heirs?
AEminent domain
BPolice power
CEscheat✓ Correct
DTaxation
Explanation
Escheat is the government power that transfers title to property to the state when the owner dies intestate (without a will) and no heirs can be found.
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