144. The person who carries out preparatory work is required to restore the premises and to make reparation for any injury suffered by the owner and directly caused by the work, if applicable. The owner may, within six months after the completion date of the preparatory work or the completion date of the restoration work, whichever date is later, apply to the Administrative Tribunal of Québec for damages in reparation for the injury suffered. This time limit is a strict time limit.
The rules of evidence and procedure provided for in sections 55 to 57 and, if applicable, sections 58 to 69 apply to the application, with the necessary modifications.
The Tribunal awards, where appropriate, damages and the indemnity for trouble, nuisance and inconvenience in accordance with subdivision V of subdivision 3 of Division III of Chapter III of Title III of Part I, with the necessary modifications. The Tribunal also rules on legal costs, in accordance with sections 128 to 132, and on the interest.
2023, c. 272023, c. 27, s. 144.