Section 8 Compensation to crofter for improvements on removal.C2

When a crofter renounces his tenancy or is removed from his holding, he shall be entitled to compensation for any permanent improvements, provided that—

C1(a)

The improvements are suitable to the holding;

(b)

The improvements have been executed or paid for by the crofter or his predecessors in the same family;

(c)

The improvements have not been executed in virtue of any specific agreement in writing under which the crofter was bound to execute such improvements.

Annotations

Modifications

C1: S. 8(a) modified by Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (c. 26, SIF 61), ss. 95(4), 335, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 13(3)(b)
C2: S. 8 explained by Small Landholders and Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1931 (c. 44), s. 9; amended by Small Landholders and Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1931 (c. 44), s. 12; restricted by Crofters (Scotland) Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 21), s. 38(3), Sch. 6 Pt. I