I Got Your Easement Right Here

Am thinking it may be about time to compile a directory of crazy hold-outs whose refusal to sell their property to developers leads to escalation that makes us chuckle.

My favorite until now was the person who seems to own a small 1BR house in the middle of the parking lot across the street from Temple Medical School in Philly.

But, not to be outdone, this Chinese guy, is holding out to beat the band.

Edit: Not to be stymied by some guy not to be outdone, Chinese government shows how they roll, over houses.

Edit: Luis has supplied this handy link of other noble nutso holdouts

Also, just came across this book by Andrew Alpern that focuses exclusively on the topic: New York's Architectural Holdouts