Compulsory Acquisition

Our expertise in Compulsory Acquisition Law 

Compulsory acquisition is a statutory process under the Land Acquisition (Just Terms Compensation) Act 1991. The Act sets out the process that Government must follow when it is necessary to acquire property which it can do once it is for a "public purpose". The statutory process also provides the means for resolving disputes about the amount of compensation that is payable to you.  Claims can be made for tenants as well as owners of land and the same rights apply to both.

Flo has negotiated hundreds of settlements ranging from $50,000 to $45 million! The range of increases in settlments can be anything from 10% more to even 300% more in some cases, with most being closer to a 20 to 35% increase. Each case is different and our expertise in this very unusual area of law is vital in ensuring you get the best outcome. 

Flo and her team have acted in many compulsory acquisition cases and have consistently achieved far better outcomes and agreements that all initial offers. We have experience in projects such as Sydney Metro  where we acted for many commercial owners with businesses in the CBD, North Sydney, Crows Nest, Marrickville, Five Dock and Burwood. We acted for owners and tenants including for all the businesses in a shopping arcade in the Sydney CBD. Many of theses cases we fought and brought to the Land and Environment Court against Sydney Metro. 

We also acted for clients in Western Sydney and continue to do so for at least 7 years, starting with for the upgrade of the Northern Road in around 2018 and many more road widening projects around the Western Sydney aerotropolis. We have acted on the F6 project, Westconnex and the Beaches Link. Even in projects such as the Beaches Link that have not officially received the full Government approval, we have been able to bring forward acquisitions where owners sought to do so, and worked collectively, with 10 owners who were affected by the Beaches Link. 

Flo also acted for 21 owners of homes in Randwick when Health Acquisition Authority acquired a total of 90 properties adjoining the Prince of Wales Hospital and had the largest number of clients than any other firm. 

We also act against Councils including Liverpool, Blacktown Council and Cumberland Council for residents who were having their homes acquired. With many Government projects planner but with no funding, we are seeing an increae in acting for clients in hardship, which allows for the owner to start the acquisitoin process instead of waiting for the Governement to commence the acquisition. 

We also act for dissenting owners in Strata Renewal claims, which are also valued under the Just Terms Act, but with a different process resulting in the owners generally being forced our of their home or of their investment. 

The difference in approach from Flo Mitchell from FM Legal is she conducts your case for you on a day to day basis and you will be getting her experience and skill in ensuring you get the best outcome.

Flo is committed to fighting for your rights and knows how to protect your interests. Call Flo now on 8379 1277 or contact via email here.

To register for more information on any NSW Compulsory Acquisition Project please click here.

You can read about our Compulsory Acquisition process by clicking here.