Compensating Landowners in the Vicinity of Airports: A Comparative Study of the Neighbour Conflict

This book examines the neighbor conflict between airports and neighboring landowners, particularly with residential uses, and assesses the existing solutions to manage or resolve the conflict. It explains why the conflict is of a particular kind and what legal instruments are applied to balance the interests of opposing parties. It also provides practical guidance on an airport's legal liability towards neighboring landowners and a comparative analysis of airports' liability, compensation claims, their scope, and economic effects. The authors aim to promote conscious and civil relations among market participants, rather than opportunistic and speculative behavior.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 22 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The purpose of this comprehensive book is to delve into the intricate dynamics that arise between airports and neighboring landowners, particularly in the context of residential uses. It aims to assess the existing solutions employed to manage or resolve these conflicts, while also exploring the underlying reasons behind these disputes. The book provides a detailed examination of the unique nature of the neighbor conflict between airports and landowners and outlines the legal instruments employed to balance the interests of opposing parties. Readers will gain a profound understanding of how the law operates when damage is caused by the government's legal acts, as well as the limitations of compensable loss. Furthermore, the book delves into the economic foundations of potential solutions, shedding light on why not all market losses are legally compensable.

Key features of this book include:
• A comprehensive consideration of key legal concepts such as neighbor law, nuisance, protection of property, land use restrictions, liability, and compensation, which inform a unique analysis of neighbor law in the context of conflict between airports and neighboring landowners.
• Practical guidance on an airport's legal liability towards neighboring landowners, offering insights into the obligations and responsibilities of airports in relation to their impact on the surrounding community.
• A comparative analysis of airports' liability, compensation claims, their scope, and economic effects, providing valuable insights into the legal landscape across different jurisdictions.
• A comparative overview of planning and environmental solutions applied in various jurisdictions, showcasing the diverse approaches taken to address the challenges posed by airport development.
• A discussion of valuation methods and challenges when loss of property value is the measure of compensation, offering practical guidance for assessing and determining appropriate compensation amounts.

The authors of this book have a clear intention: to promote conscious and civil relations among market participants, rather than fostering opportunistic and speculative behavior. It is an essential reading for lawyers, academics, PhD students, and postgraduate students who specialize in land use regulations, environmental law, compulsory purchase, eminent domain, and related fields. By examining the complexities of the neighbor conflict between airports and landowners, this book contributes to a better understanding of the legal and economic implications of airport development and offers valuable insights for policymakers, developers, and community members alike.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032304076