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Some residents said they feel left in limbo as part of the development remains unadopted.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

Ms Quinn has lived there for more than 20 years and said the unadopted part of the development has crumbling kerbstones, potholes and looks run down.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

BBC News NI previously reported that homes surrounded by unadopted roads and sewers are difficult to sell, and ground maintenance problems can go unresolved for years.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2025

While plenty of benches remain unadopted, some areas are sold out.

From New York Times • Jun. 17, 2016

But if, after ten years, he remains unadopted, let him be sent to a colony.

From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin