# The Land Compensation (Northern Ireland) Order 1982, Article 10: Compensation for acquisition of dwelling specially adapted for person in need


The compensation to be paid to a person in respect of any compulsory acquisition of an interest in a dwelling which—
(a) has been constructed or substantially modified to meet the special needs of a person in need; 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;
shall, if that person 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1982/712/article/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/land-compensation-northern-ireland-order-1982/article-10
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