Principles of Real EstateQuestion 21 of 120
Zoning ordinances, building codes, and health regulations are all examples of the government's:
a.Power of eminent domain
b.Right of escheat
c.Police power
d.Right of survivorship
Explanation
Police power is the government's authority to regulate land use to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and it underlies zoning and building codes. Unlike eminent domain, exercising police power generally does not require compensating the owner.
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