Key practical points:
• Expropriation is allowed only for a legally defined public interest and by an official decision.
• Compensation must be fair, at the property's market value plus moving costs and subsidy.
• The owner may choose cash compensation or a replacement home.
• Cutting water or power, or using violence, to force residents out is prohibited.
• An affected owner may object, seek administrative review and litigate over the expropriation or compensation.
• Keep your ownership documents and value your property when facing expropriation.
🏠 Property & rentals
Regulation on Expropriation of Housing on State-owned Land and Compensation · Yalla China
国有土地上房屋征收与补偿条例 / Regulation on Expropriation of Housing on State-owned Land and Compensation
📝 Overview
A regulation (effective 2011) governing expropriation of housing on state-owned land for the public interest and setting fair compensation. It bans forced coercive eviction and requires proper procedures and safeguards.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026