Question

Scenario 1:

John owns a piece of agricultural land in the province of Batangas. One day, he received a notice from the local government that his property is needed for the construction of a new road and that the government will acquire it through expropriation. John, however, believes that the expropriation is unjust and wants to challenge the government's action. Discuss the legal remedies available to John in protecting his ownership rights over the property.

Scenario 2:

Marie is the registered owner of a condominium unit in Makati City. She has been diligently paying her monthly dues and assessments to the condominium corporation. However, the corporation suddenly decides to impose a special assessment for the repair and maintenance of the common areas and facilities. Marie believes that the special assessment is unjustified and wants to dispute it. What legal provisions can Marie rely on in asserting her rights as an owner and challenging the imposition of the special assessment?