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Can the Government Seize My Property Without Paying Me?<\/h1>\n
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\n By Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Robert Rafii, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Homeowners have highly protected rights on their real property<\/a>. They generally have the right to:<\/p>\r\n

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  1. Defend the land against intruders,<\/li>\r\n
  2. Build upon the property, and<\/li>\r\n
  3. Use it for any lawful purpose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    There are limited circumstances under which the government can take a homeowner’s property away<\/a>, such as eminent domain<\/a>. But there are other instances, albeit quite limited, where the government may take someone’s property without paying for it. These include:<\/p>\r\n