What Does the HH Linh Dam Apartment Complex Developer Say About Residents' Preferences Being Consulted?

Tuổi Trẻ reports on the anxieties of residents at the HH Linh Dam apartment complex, who are being asked to provide their nguyện vọng (aspirations or preferences) regarding compensation for long-standing project violations. The survey, conducted by state agencies in coordination with police, presents residents with difficult choices: either return their apartments for a refund or accept compensation in the form of a different apartment in the Thanh Ha urban area, another project by the same developer.

The core issue stems from violations that occurred during the project's construction, including building beyond permitted floors and converting commercial spaces into residential units. These issues have prevented residents, who began moving in as early as 2014, from receiving their official sổ đỏ (land use rights certificates). The developer, represented by Mr. Nguyễn Quốc Hợp, admits to the violations but is vague about a resolution timeline, stating that "We cannot commit to a timeline... The developer, having sold the units, must bear responsibility to the end, but the resolution process depends on many factors..."

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We cannot commit to a timeline... The developer, having sold the units, must bear responsibility to the end, but the resolution process depends on many factors...

This situation highlights a common problem in Vietnam's rapidly developing real estate sector, where developers sometimes cut corners, leading to legal and constructional issues that leave homeowners in limbo for years. For residents like Mr. Dụng, who bought his 56m2 apartment for just over 900 million VND in 2014 and now sees its market value (based on handwritten agreements) exceed 3 billion VND, the proposed compensation options raise significant concerns about fairness and market value. The uncertainty and potential financial loss weigh heavily on their minds, a sentiment likely shared by many facing similar predicaments across Hanoi.

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If people agree to the option of getting their money back, will the developer apply the correct market price? Also, if they move to Thanh Ha urban area (which is further away)...