Some Governments Have Addressed the Problems Associated with Slums and Squatter

Some governments have addressed the problems associated with slums and squatter settlements by granting legal titles to the land because ____.

A) they are forced to by protests and riots
B) residents can use the title to get loans
C) poor people usually improve their living conditions once they know they have a permanent place to live
D) property taxes then provide enough funds to extend services into these areas
E) this absolves the government of any obligation to assist the residents