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Maltańskie Estate land and eviction dispute

Overview

A legal and social conflict has emerged in the Maltańskie Estate in Poznań following the Archdiocese of Poznań’s acquisition and subsequent sale of land to JHM Development for 421 million PLN. The developer intends to construct approximately 2,000 apartments on the site.

The dispute began with legal actions by the Archdiocese, which filed a lawsuit against a local family seeking over 17,000 PLN for the unauthorized use of a plot. This case is part of a broader conflict involving roughly 160 legal cases regarding properties in the estate. The Archdiocese significantly increased monthly land charges from 58.56 PLN to 2,946 PLN, citing market rates.

Conflict escalated into physical demonstrations when police and bailiffs attempted to evict a resident who has lived in the area since 1993. Protesters, including activists, used barricades and occupied roofs to block access, shouting slogans such as ‘Maltańskie zostaje’ (Malta remains) and ‘Hańba’ (Shame). Police used shields to clear a path for the bailiff, while an anti-conflict team was deployed to manage the situation.

Following these confrontations, where over 60 people were identified and two individuals were reportedly injured, the Maltańskie Nasz Dom Association has appealed to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki for intervention. The association claims approximately 200 families are at risk of losing their homes. Residents have also criticized the Poznań local government, alleging that officials have limited their involvement to discussions rather than providing substantive support to prevent homelessness.

Entities

JHM Development · Osiedle Maltańskie · Maltańskie Estate · Archidiecezja Poznańska · Donald Tusk

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Osiedle Maltańskie residents appeal to Polish leaders over evictions

    Residents of Poznań's Maltańskie Estate are appealing to national leaders for help as evictions threaten approximately 200 families on land slated for a 2,000-apartment development by JHM Development.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Poznań police clear protesters during Maltańskie Estate eviction

    Police and bailiffs used force to clear protesters blocking an eviction at the Maltańskie Estate in Poznań, following the land's sale to a developer for a large-scale housing project.

  3. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Archdiocese of Poznań sues family over Maltańskie Estate land dispute

    The Archdiocese of Poznań is suing a family, including their 14-year-old daughter, for over 17,000 PLN regarding land use in Poznań's Maltańskie Estate, amid a larger real estate dispute.

Sources

biznes.interia.pl · deon.pl · donald.pl · fakt.pl · finanse.wp.pl · polityka.co.pl · polsatnews.pl · radioszczecin.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl

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