Property Developers Act 2024
54Offence—failing to comply with rectification order
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54 Offence—failing to comply with rectification order (c) intended to not comply with the order. (c) is reckless about complying with the order. (b) fails to comply with the order.
Division 5.3 Rectification work arranged by Territory Division 5.3 Rectification work arranged by Territory 55 Rectification by Territory—failure to comply with rectification order (1) This section applies if a person (the ordered party) against whom a rectification order is made contravenes the rectification order. (2) The Territory may, in writing, authorise a person (an authorised contractor) to enter the land where the work to which the rectification order relates is to be done and— (a) take the action stated in the rectification order; or (b) start or finish the work stated in the rectification order. (3) The authorised contractor must— (a) give the occupier of the land written notice that they intend to enter the land at least 24 hours before entering the land; and (b) give a copy of the notice to the ordered party before entering the land. (4) The ordered party is liable for the reasonable cost incurred in doing anything under subsection (2) and the cost is taken to be a debt owing to the Territory.