David Ricketts and Co specialise in Part 1 Claims for residential properties under the Land Compensation Act 1973. The company has represented thousands of homeowners, landlords, local authorities and housing associations nationwide whose properties have been affected by noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke and artificial lighting and the discharge onto the land in respect of which the claim is made of any solid or liquid substance.
You might have found us because you’re looking into compensation yourself, or have received correspondence as we believe you will qualify for compensation.
Part 1 Land Compensation Act 1973
The Land Compensation Act 1973 Part 1 enables property owners to claim Compensation if the value of their property is reduced owing to the use of a new or improved highway, railway, provided that no land has been acquired for the construction of the new works.
Compensation under Part 1 of the Land Compensation Act 1973 is payable only in those circumstances where the reduction in the value of a property has been caused by an increase in ‘physical factors’ Physical Factors include noise, dirt and dust, fumes, artificial lights and vibrations from vehicles using the road or railway.
Compensation is not payable under the Land Compensation Act 1973 for any disturbance during the construction of the road or for factors such as loss of view, loss of privacy or inconvenience caused by a new road or by its construction.
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