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If your neighbour ignores the Party Wall Act, there are specific steps you should take to protect your property and legal rights.
If you're planning building work near a shared wall, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 requires you to serve a Party Wall Notice to the affected neighbours. While it might be tempting to prepare and serve the notice yourself in order to reduce costs, this decision involves important legal and practical considerations. Below, we examine whether managing this process independently is advisable.
A Party Wall Award should be comprehensive, clear, and fair to both parties involved. It ought to address all relevant aspects of the proposed works and their potential impact on the adjoining property. The purpose is to ensure that the adjoining owner, their property, and any occupants are appropriately protected, while avoiding undue or excessive burden on the building owner.
Here are the key elements you should expect it to include: |
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