Party Walls Flashcards
1
Q
What is a party wall?
A
Stands astride the boundary of land belonging to two or more different land owners
2
Q
What is included in the Party Wall Act 1996?
A
- Provides a framework for resolving disputes relating to party walls, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings
- Provides a building owner who wishes to carry out various sorts of work to an existing party wall with additional rights
- Must inform all adjoining owners of your intentions to undertake works on the party wall
