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by contrarian1234 160 days ago
That's simply not true. People are compensated generously for land that is seized. I have friends that have had it happen, and you get a lot more money than if you were to sell the property - so it's a bit like winning the lottery. The amount of room for appeal is dictated by the nature of the seizure and the government "level". (ie if it's a national interest project you have little recourse, but if it's the city government then it's likely different)
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Your friends must have good connections. Their experience was the exception, not the rule.

https://oxfordpoliticalreview.com/2025/04/17/protected-land-...