What is the Party Wall Act and does it affect me?
The Party Wall Act 1996 is compulsory and must be entered into prior to the start of works. However, you only need to enter into this agreement if your project affects your neighbour’s Property/Party or boundary wall. It is possible you may not need to enter into this agreement and MUST get advice from a professional before you start your project. The Party Wall Act is straight forward but would require a lot of explaining, so we have supplied very basic information on our website. We can offer you advice or a service to complete the paperwork on your behalf. So when do you need to use the Party Wall Act?
Related Questions
- My neighbour wishes to do work that is governed by the Party Wall Act. Should I sign a "party wall agreement" or request a "party wall awards?
- Will the works impinge on party walls, bringing liabilities under the Party Wall Act 1996 and calling for a recognized Party Wall Surveyor?
- What are my rights under the Act if I want to do work on an existing party wall ?
