Land Use & Zoning
An 'inverse condemnation' claim in Tennessee occurs when:
AA property owner condemns a neighboring property
BGovernment actions damage or reduce the value of private property without a formal taking, and the owner seeks compensation✓ Correct
CA private developer uses eminent domain powers
DThe state reverses a previously approved rezoning
Explanation
Inverse condemnation is when a property owner initiates a legal action against the government claiming that government actions have effectively taken or significantly damaged their property without compensation — essentially forcing the government to formally condemn and pay for the property.
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