If a regulatory action by a government destroys half the value of a person's property, the Supreme Court has held that the property owner must receive compensation under the Takings Clause.

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The Supreme Court has held that not all regulatory actions that decrease property value require compensation under the Takings Clause. The requirement for compensation typically depends on the nature of the regulation and its impact, and not all devaluations meet the threshold for a "taking" that necessitates compensation.

If a Regulatory Action by a Government Destroys Half the Value