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Jan 20, 2010 zoning property law urban development homeowners association hlurb mandaluyong

Zoning Regulations Balancing Property Rights and Community Welfare in Urban Development

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on zoning laws, property rights, and homeowners associations opposing high-rise construction in commercial zones.

Sep 17, 2008 property-law national-housing-authority demolition relocation urban-development pd-1315

Upholding NHA's Authority to Relocate and Demolish in Urban Development Projects

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on NHA's power to relocate and demolish structures under P.D. 1315 and P.D. 1472.

Jun 20, 2001 eminent domain expropriation urban development property rights ra 7279 socialized housing

Eminent Domain vs Urban Development: Balancing Public Need and Property Rights in Manila

The Supreme Court clarifies when local governments may expropriate private land for socialized housing under R.A. 7279.

Jun 20, 2001 expropriation eminent domain ra 7279 urban development socialized housing writ of possession

Expropriation and Urban Development: When Can a City Take Private Land for Socialized Housing?

The Supreme Court clarifies the two-stage process of expropriation and when compliance with RA 7279's acquisition priorities must be shown.