What are the conditions of lease for Government property?
The interests of Government as landlord are, in principle, very similar to those of a private owner in that Government seeks to have a fair return on the property and…
Where can I find further assistance regarding the expropriation of my property?
Further assistance can be provided by contacting the Customer Care Office of the Lands Authority. Please go the Contact Us page within this web site for further details. You are…
Can I insist for a property exchange instead of being paid cash for the land that Government has expropriated from me?
No, you are only entitled to receive just compensation in terms of the relevant law and the Lands Authority will normally pay you this just compensation in cash. However Lands…
Can I claim back property that was expropriated by Government but has been left unutilized by the original project?
Yes you can. Provided Government has no public purpose use for the property and provided that the deed of acquisition has not been signed (i.e. you have not been paid…
How long do I have to wait to get paid for property that Government has expropriated?
Unfortunately there is no clear-cut answer that can be given to this question. This is because there are so many parameters and circumstances that may have a direct bearing on…
How is the matter taken in front of the Land Arbitration Board?
A judicial application is required to bring the matter in front of the Board. Where there is no agreement between the parties about the compensation payable, the party from whom…
What is the Land Arbitration Board?
The Land Arbitration Board is an integral part of the Courts of Justice and is established under the provisions of the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance to decide on matters…
If I contest the compensation offered who shall decide upon the fair compensation that is due?
It is the Land Arbitration Board that decides on the fair compensation payable except that where the amount has not been contested the Board shall declare that the compensation due…
Do I have to accept the compensation offered or can I contest it?
No, you are not obliged to accept the compensation offered. However if you plan to contest the amount offered then you must do so by filing a judicial letter against…
Am I entitled to compensation if Government takes over my property for a public purpose, and how would I know what this compensation is?
Under the Land Acquisition (Public Purposes) Ordinance, Government must pay you fair compensation as stipulated in the Ordinance. The law itself stipulates how this compensation is to be calculated. The…