Land Use & Zoning
The police power of government in real estate refers to:
AThe right to arrest property owners who violate zoning laws
BThe inherent authority to regulate land use to protect the public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
CThe power to impose property taxes
DThe power to take property by eminent domain
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to regulate private activity to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Zoning, building codes, subdivision regulations, and environmental rules are all exercises of police power.
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