Property Ownership
A Washington property that was condemned under eminent domain but the government decided not to proceed with the project would be returned to the owner through:
AA deed of reconveyance from the government
BA process of abandonment or re-conveyance, potentially with compensation for the period of taking✓ Correct
CNo action needed — the owner never lost title
DA court petition for inverse condemnation
Explanation
If government condemns property and then abandons the project, there are various legal mechanisms for returning property to the original owner or compensating them. In some cases, the government must reconvey the property or pay compensation for a temporary taking.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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