Property Ownership
A Pennsylvania property owner's right to use their land for any lawful purpose is limited by which government power?
APREC supervision of land use
BPolice power, eminent domain, taxation, and escheat✓ Correct
CThe MLS rules and Realtor Code of Ethics
DThe Pennsylvania Association of Realtors guidelines
Explanation
Private property rights in Pennsylvania are limited by the four government powers: (1) police power (zoning, building codes), (2) eminent domain (government taking for public use with compensation), (3) taxation (property taxes), and (4) escheat (property reverts to the state if owner dies without heirs).
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