Claims for compensation

Property in respect of which claims may be made
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1
A claim may be made under section 1(1) only in respect of—
a
a building,
b
property falling within subsection (3), or
c
a motor vehicle falling within any of the paragraphs of the Schedule (motor vehicles in respect of which claims may be made).
2
A claim may be made under section 1(2) only in respect of—
a
a building,
b
property falling within subsection (3), or
c
a motor vehicle falling within paragraph 4 of the Schedule (vehicle forming part of stock in trade of a business).
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Property falls within this subsection if it is property (other than a motor vehicle) which at the time of the riot was situated—
a
within a building,
b
within the curtilage of a building, or
c
on land being used for the purposes of a business carried on by the claimant.
4
The Secretary of State may by regulations—
a
amend subsection (3);
b
make provision about the meaning of terms used in that subsection.
5
In this section—
- “building” includes—
  1. a permanent or semi-permanent structure in the nature of a building (including a caravan or houseboat), and
  2. a building in the course of construction;
- “motor vehicle” means a mechanically propelled vehicle intended or adapted for use on roads.