The council wants to condemn my property, what are my rights? (NSW)

What is this resource?

This resource is designed to support people in New South Wales who have been impacted by a disaster connect with legal help. It will help you understand what options you have regarding an order condemning a property. 

This resource provides:

• links to legal information resources
• information on how to make a referral for legal help

A local council can make an order condemning a property when it becomes uninhabitable

The Disaster Response Legal Service has created a resource explaining what your rights are when the council wants to condemn your home. It covers:

• When is a property uninhabitable?
• Notice and entry requirements
• What to do if someone receive an order

Read their resource for more information:  https://publications.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/PublicationsResourcesService/PublicationImprints/Files/1030.pdf

Where to get help

LawAccess NSW

LawAccess is a free government service that provides legal information and referrals, including to Legal Aid NSW, for people with a legal problem in NSW.

See their website for more information on how they can help: https://www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au/

Justice Connect

Justice Connect assists eligible individuals, small businesses, community organisations and farms and other primary producers who have been impacted by natural disasters.

You can apply online for free legal help: Apply for help – Justice Connect. This is the quickest and most efficient way to check if you’re eligible and start the process of being matched with a lawyer. Once we receive your application, a member of our team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.