sec.578Notice of damage

### sec.578 Notice of damage If a person who enters land under an entry order damages the land or something on the land, the person must, as soon as practicable, give written notice of the damage to— the owner of the land; and if the owner is not the occupier of the land—the occupier; and the administering authority. However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the person must— leave the notice at the place where the damage happened; and ensure it is left in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way. The notice must state— particulars of the damage; and that the person who suffered the damage may claim compensation under section 579 from the person who obtained the entry order. s 578 ins 2000 No. 64 s 46 (sec.578-ssec.1) If a person who enters land under an entry order damages the land or something on the land, the person must, as soon as practicable, give written notice of the damage to— the owner of the land; and if the owner is not the occupier of the land—the occupier; and the administering authority. (sec.578-ssec.2) However, if for any reason it is not practicable to comply with subsection (1) , the person must— leave the notice at the place where the damage happened; and ensure it is left in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way. (sec.578-ssec.3) The notice must state— particulars of the damage; and that the person who suffered the damage may claim compensation under section 579 from the person who obtained the entry order. - (a) the owner of the land; and - (b) if the owner is not the occupier of the land—the occupier; and - (c) the administering authority. - (a) leave the notice at the place where the damage happened; and - (b) ensure it is left in a conspicuous position and in a reasonably secure way. - (a) particulars of the damage; and - (b) that the person who suffered the damage may claim compensation under section 579 from the person who obtained the entry order.