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Jun 10, 2019 homeowners association subdivision security property law magna carta for homeowners public roads

Subdivision Gates and Public Roads: The "No Sticker, No ID, No Entry" Policy Explained

Can a homeowners' association restrict entry to subdivision roads donated to the government? The Supreme Court says yes, under certain conditions.

Apr 4, 2016 property-law public-nuisance demolition easement local-government civil-code

Demolition of Illegal Structures on Public Roads: Public Welfare Over Private Interests

Supreme Court rules illegally constructed houses on public roads are nuisances that must be demolished, prioritizing public welfare over private claims.

Mar 3, 2014 property-law just-compensation eminent-domain expropriation pd-1529 road-widening

Just Compensation Prevails: Government Must Pay for Land Taken for Public Use

Supreme Court rules the government must pay just compensation for private land taken for public roads, even if the owner subdivided it.

Mar 3, 2014 property-law just-compensation eminent-domain road-widening expropriation ortigas

Just Compensation Prevails: Government Must Pay for Land Taken for Public Use Even If Initially Reserved for R

Supreme Court rules government must pay just compensation for private land taken for public roads, even if the owner initially reserved it for road widening.