Land-Use Regulations and Environmental Issues Flashcards
Unit 9, Page 143
Who places deed restrictions on a property?
Private parties, such as the property owner.
Government rights that supersede the rights of the real estate owner.
“PETE”
-Police power
-Eminent domain
-Taxation
-Escheat
What is the process in which the government takes a property as a result of eminent domain?
Condemnation
What is condemnation?
When the government takes ownership of a property due to eminent domain.
What is reverse condemnation?
When a property owner asks the government to purchase their property as a result of the government making changes that adversely affected the property.
Environmental protection, planning and zoning and building ordinances are examples of which government right?
Police power
The primary method by which local governments recognize development goals is through the formulation of what?
Master plan
Master plan
The primary method by which local governments recognize development goals
What are zoning ordinances?
Laws of local government that regulate and control the use of land and structures within designated districts. They affect things such as lot sizes, setbacks and density.
Properties built in or before what year require a lead inspection?
1978
What is radon?
A radioactive gas that can seep into buildings from the ground.
What is Urea-Formaldehyde?
Foam insulation that was banned in 1982, and then subsequently unbanned with a warning.
What is Carbon monoxide (CO)?
A colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly with enough exposure.
What are USTs?
Underground storage tanks
CERCLA
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
