Land Use & Zoning
In South Carolina, which of the following can give rise to an 'inverse condemnation' claim?
AThe government buying property at market value through eminent domain
BGovernment action that so severely restricts property use that it effectively 'takes' the property without formal condemnation or just compensation✓ Correct
CA private developer building a fence on a neighbor's property
DA property owner challenging an assessment
Explanation
Inverse condemnation occurs when the government takes or damages private property without going through formal eminent domain proceedings. The property owner must sue the government to obtain just compensation for the regulatory or physical taking.
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