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Who Pays Legal and Professional Fees Under the Public Works

Are You Required to Pay Your Own Legal Costs?

 

In most cases, reasonable professional fees are reimbursable.

This commonly includes:


  • Negotiation Fees
  • Legal fees
  • Valuation fees
  • Planning advice
  • Engineering reports
  • Accounting advice


What “Reasonable” Costs Mean Under the Public Works Act

What “Reasonable” Means

The authority may:

  • Review invoices
  • Question duplication
  • Challenge scope

Fees must be proportionate to the scale and complexity of the claim. 

Why Cost Recovery Should Not Deter You

The Act anticipates:

  • Independent valuation
  • Legal advice
  • Proper negotiation

Seeking advice is not adversarial, it is expected.

To learn more about your rights and the compensation available when land is acquired, see our guide.

Public Works Act Compensation

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