Section 597: Compensation payable on demolition of obstructive building.

Housing Act 1985 · 1985 c. 68View on legislation.gov.uk

Part XVII: COMPULSORY PURCHASE AND LAND COMPENSATION

Where a building is demolished under section 287 (execution of obstructive building order), whether by the owner or by the local housing authority, compensation shall be paid by the authority to the owner in respect of loss arising from the demolition.

The compensation shall be assessed in accordance with Part I of the Land Compensation Act 1961 (determination of questions of disputed compensation).

In assessing the compensation no allowance shall be made on account of the demolition being compulsory.

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