Legal advice: The council wants to buy my farm - what if I don't agree on compensation?
The notice to treat is an official notice on you to make a claim for compensation.
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SUBSCRIBEDear Karen,
I have been served with a document called a ‘Notice to Treat’ as the Council is compulsory purchasing my land. What does this mean exactly? What do I have to do next? What if I cannot agree on compensation with the Council?
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