My Neighbour Has Ignored the Party Wall Act: What Can I Do? Has your neighbour started building work without a party wall notice, or have they simply ignored the Party Wall etc. Act 1996? This is more common than you might think, and you do have rights. There are...
If you are planning building work that affects a shared wall, boundary, or the foundations near an adjoining property, you will almost certainly need to engage the Party Wall etc. Act 1996. This legislation protects both you and your neighbours by setting out a clear...
Planning building works next to a neighbour? You need to record the condition of their property before work starts. This is called a schedule of condition. It protects both you and your neighbour and without one, any dispute about damage is very hard to resolve. This...
Party wall disputes can turn house extensions and building work into stressful nightmares. Whether you’re planning proposed works, removing a chimney breast, or digging foundations near adjoining properties, understanding disputes over party walls saves you...
