Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use, but requires:
AOwner's voluntary consent
BJust compensation paid to the property owner✓ Correct
CReplacement of equal or greater value property
DOnly temporary use without compensation
Explanation
The Fifth Amendment (applied to states through the 14th Amendment) allows government to take private property through eminent domain only for a public use AND with payment of just compensation (fair market value) to the property owner.
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