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Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

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Re: Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

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"Land grabs" is a dishonest term for voluntary land sales.

Yeah, I was reading the article thinking they mean others will somehow take pieces of land they don’t own, start building on it, and then get to keep the land due to some obscure laws. But no, like you say it’s literally about voluntary sale of land.

Re: Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

#6

"Land grabs" is a dishonest term for voluntary land sales.

It’s exploitation of vulnerable disaster victims. A pause on land transfers is warranted.

What if I need the money and want to sell?

Re: Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

#7

"Land grabs" is a dishonest term for voluntary land sales.

It’s exploitation of vulnerable disaster victims. A pause on land transfers is warranted.

I don't see why suffering from a natural disaster leaves you unable to make rational financial decisions.

Re: Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

#8

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It’s exploitation of vulnerable disaster victims. A pause on land transfers is warranted.

I don't see why suffering from a natural disaster leaves you unable to make rational financial decisions.

Which is why the governor of Hawaii makes the decision and not you.

Re: Hawaii governor vows to block land grabs as fire-ravaged Maui rebuilds

#9

"Land grabs" is a dishonest term for voluntary land sales.

It’s exploitation of vulnerable disaster victims. A pause on land transfers is warranted.

It is probably though process. But why not allow sales on valuation that matches last year for example? That should be close enough to fair market value and allow people to start rebuilding with the money.
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