Part IV S Compulsory Purchase

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 Pt. IV applied with modifications by Offshore Petroleum Development (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 8), s. 1, Sch. 2 para. 1(1)-(4)

Assessment of compensation S

42 Compensation for acquisition of dwelling specially adapted for disabled person. S

(1) This section applies to the assessment of compensation in respect of the compulsory acquisition of an interest in a dwelling which—

(a) has been constructed or substantially modified to meet the special needs of a disabled person; and

(b) is occupied by such a person as his residence immediately before the date when the acquiring authority take possession of the dwelling or was last so occupied before that date.

(2) The compensation shall, if the person whose interest is acquired so elects, be assessed as if the dwelling were land which is devoted to a purpose of such a nature that there is no general demand or market for land for that purpose.