Demolition of Prefabricated Slab Houses in Yantai

Prefabricated slab houses in Yantai have been included in the comprehensive demolition scope since 2022 due to safety hazards. For old prefabricated slab houses over 40 years old that are identified as dilapidated, the government can expropriate them in accordance with the law and provide compensation.

I. Basis and Conditions for Demolition

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of China, due to their structural characteristics (such as poor integrity and weak earthquake resistance) and potential safety hazards resulting from the increase in service life, prefabricated slab houses have been listed as key demolition targets since 2022. If a house has been in use for more than 40 years and is identified as a dilapidated house by a professional institution (in accordance with the 'Standards for the Appraisal of Dangerous Houses'), the government can initiate the expropriation process based on public interests such as 'old city renovation' in accordance with Article 8 of the 'Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-owned Land'.

II. Compensation Content and Standards

In accordance with Article 17 of the 'Regulations on the Expropriation and Compensation of Houses on State-owned Land', compensation includes the following aspects:

1. House Value Compensation: Determined based on the market price assessment of similar real estate in the expropriated house, covering land value and house replacement cost.
2. Relocation and Temporary Accommodation Compensation: Expenses for relocation and temporary rental during the transition period caused by the expropriation, with specific standards set by local governments.
3. Compensation for Business Interruption Losses: For commercial properties, calculated based on actual business losses or expected house income.

Detailed local standards may include:

• House Compensation Fee: Calculated based on the house structure, area, and depreciation rate to determine the replacement price.
• Turnover Compensation Fee: Temporary accommodation subsidies provided based on family population or house area.
• Incentive Compensation Fee: Additional rewards given to households that cooperate with the demolition, such as early signing awards and relocation progress awards.

III. Legitimacy of the Demolition Process

The government must strictly follow legal procedures to ensure the legitimacy and fairness of the demolition:

1. Obtain project approval documents, construction land planning permits, and approval documents for the use of state-owned land.
2. Issue an expropriation announcement, clearly stating the expropriation scope, compensation plan, and channels for objections and appeals.
3. Commission a professional institution to assess the house value and negotiate a compensation agreement with the expropriated person.
4. For those who fail to reach an agreement, make a compensation decision in accordance with the law and apply to the court for compulsory enforcement (only applicable in cases that meet public interests and have legal procedures).

Note: If a house is not identified as a dilapidated house but is an old prefabricated slab house, the local government may gradually promote renovation in combination with urban renewal plans. Specific policies should be based on announcements from the local housing and construction department.