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Building Act 2016
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89 Compensation
(1) An owner of relevant premises is to compensate an adjoining owner, or any other person, for any inconvenience, loss, or damage, suffered as a result of the protection work that has been performed.
(2) An adjoining owner, or other person, who suffers any inconvenience, loss, or damage, as a result of protection work that has been performed may apply to the appeal tribunal to determine the amount, if any, of compensation payable.
(3) An amount of compensation payable under this section is recoverable in a court of competent jurisdiction as a debt due by the owner of the relevant premises.