Proposal to alter the manner in which citizens may sell their land in the CDS.
Proposed: That the option be set on our Estate Settings to allow citizens to individually set their parcels for sale, and transact the sale directly and completely with the buyer, whether the buyer be a new citizen or an existing citizen.
Procedure for Land Reclamation
The CDS retains the right to reclaim ownership of land if the fee for land ownership is not paid. This right is subject to the following procedure and has the following effects:
1. After a land payment is overdue, but prior to reclamation by the CDS, the Estate Owner or his or her agent shall inform the landowner of the arrearage, the amount of the arrearage, and that the land reclamation process has begun. This notice shall be provided to initiate the reclamation process.
2. After one month, the land shall be reclaimed, but shall not be resold for an additional two months. The prior landowner shall again be notified of the reclamation and shall have an opportunity to pay the arrearage and take back the land. This notice shall be provided twice, first at the start of the two-month period and second at the end, one week prior to the CDS taking possession of the land.
3. Thereafter, following this three month period, the land may be resold by the CDS without restriction and without the prior owner having any right to take back the property or participate in the proceeds of the sale.
4. During the three-month period of reclamation, the landowner shall not lose citizenship, but shall be a “provisional citizen.” A provisional citizen shall not have the right to vote or hold office in the CDS.
5. All notices under this act shall be by inworld IM, by gift of inworld notecard, and by private message on the CDS forum (if the landowner is a member of the forum). This notice process may be automated by the Estate Manager.