Land Use & Zoning
In Virginia, 'inverse condemnation' occurs when:
AThe owner takes land from the government
BGovernment actions substantially damage or destroy property value without formally taking the property✓ Correct
CA property is condemned for code violations
DEminent domain is exercised for private development
Explanation
Inverse condemnation is a claim by a property owner that government action has effectively taken their property (reduced its value substantially) without formal condemnation and without payment of just compensation.
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