Condemn
Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001154
To declare property unfit for use or to take private property for public use through the power of eminent domain. When property is condemned for public use, the owner is entitled to just compensation under the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. This process is also used to declare structures unsafe or unsanitary.
| Identifier | MLC-T-LAW-001154 |
|---|---|
| Field | Law |
Record as JSON
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