Police Power

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Police power is the right of the government to make laws regulating private property for the public safety, health, and general welfare.  Some examples of police power are:

 

•Zoning
•Building codes
•Fair housing laws
•Rent Control

 

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Zoning

Building Codes

 

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Government Restrictions

Eminent Domain

Condemnation

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