Land use controls & regulations
special assessment tax
A tax issued by the government when providing a benefit for a limited number of property owners (ex. curbs and sidewalks).
A city wanted to take land as the space was needed to install a cloverleaf, allowing easier access to an interstate highway. The owner of the property refused to sell to the city. As a result of this, the city started the process of acquiring the property against the owner's wishes. This process is referred to as:
condemnation
A developer would like to restrict the usage of the land in a particular development. He would do this through a:
covenant in the deed
condemnation
is the PROCESS used to take private property for the public good
The purpose of laws allowing for the state to take property through escheat is to:
prevent land from becoming ownerless
Mr. X bought a house in an area that restricted fences. He then bought a dog and began constructing a fence. What remedies do the neighbors have?
File a private suit in court (The neighbors can sue based on a violation of the deed restrictions. )
police power
Keeping things in order; e.g., zoning and building codes fall under police power
The authority the government has to require that all buildings for human living have restrooms is called:
Police power
EMINENT DOMAIN
The RIGHT of the government to take private property for public good. The property owner is paid compensation for the property.
eminent domain
The RIGHT of the government to take private property for public good. The property owner is paid compensation for the property.
Escheet
The right of the government to take private property when an owner dies intestate (no will) and has no heirs; also applies if owner abandons the property
What is the purpose of a private deed restriction?
To control permitted uses of the property