Exactly what is a Party Wall?
In simple terms a party wall sits astride a boundary to land owned by two or more different owners and forms section of a building on one or both properties.
A wall which sits astride the boundary but will not form section of a building is a Party Fence Wall for the purposes of the Act.
The word Party Structure is also found in the Act. Click for more separating flats is one example of a Party Structure.
When does the Party Wall Act apply?
The Act will apply when:
Various works are completed to a preexisting Party Wall or Party Structure
New buildings or structures are erected up to or sat astride the boundary line
Excavations are completed around 6 metres of a structure on a neighbouring property which have the potential to undermine the foundations of this structure
So the Act pertains to my works, what do I do now?
If the Act applies you will be obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice on your own neighbour, setting out information on the works at hand and providing key information such as for example plans, proposed commencement dates etc. Regarding adjacent excavations you may want to provide specialist information on foundations.
You will end up obliged to give your neighbours between 1 and 2 months notice of commencement of work based on which section of the Act applies.
What happens if my neighbour objects to my Party Wall Notice?
The Act gives you the right to complete various types of focus on or about the boundary line so provided your works are covered by the Act your neighbour's objection cannot stop you going ahead but will mean that you will be obliged to follow the Dispute procedure lay out under Section 10 of the Act.
This requires one to appoint a celebration Wall Surveyor to do something on your behalf. Your neighbour has the right to appoint their very own surveyor or they could agree in the appointment of a single 'Agreed' surveyor. Where two surveyors are appointed they will acknowledge the appointment of a third surveyor to adjudicate/referee where the two surveyors cannot agree.
The surveyor prepares the Agreement/Award which sets out the rights and obligations of both parties and carries a Schedule of Condition of the neighbouring property to record its condition before works start.
Exactly what is a Party Wall Agreement/Award?
It is a written document prepared by the surveyor detailing the rights and obligations of the owners. The contents are agreed by the survey and upon completion the Agreement is served on the owners.
This can be a legally binding document that can be enforced by the County Court where necessary.
Evans Jones certainly are a team of Chartered Building Surveyors in Cheltenham, who've been working with the Party Wall Act since its inception in 1996. You will be dealt with by way of a specialist Party Wall Surveyor with experience of all areas of the Act who is able to advise you simply and clearly how best to meet your obligations beneath the Act.
A wall which sits astride the boundary but will not form section of a building is a Party Fence Wall for the purposes of the Act.
The word Party Structure is also found in the Act. Click for more separating flats is one example of a Party Structure.
When does the Party Wall Act apply?
The Act will apply when:
Various works are completed to a preexisting Party Wall or Party Structure
New buildings or structures are erected up to or sat astride the boundary line
Excavations are completed around 6 metres of a structure on a neighbouring property which have the potential to undermine the foundations of this structure
So the Act pertains to my works, what do I do now?
If the Act applies you will be obliged to serve a Party Wall Notice on your own neighbour, setting out information on the works at hand and providing key information such as for example plans, proposed commencement dates etc. Regarding adjacent excavations you may want to provide specialist information on foundations.
You will end up obliged to give your neighbours between 1 and 2 months notice of commencement of work based on which section of the Act applies.
What happens if my neighbour objects to my Party Wall Notice?
The Act gives you the right to complete various types of focus on or about the boundary line so provided your works are covered by the Act your neighbour's objection cannot stop you going ahead but will mean that you will be obliged to follow the Dispute procedure lay out under Section 10 of the Act.
This requires one to appoint a celebration Wall Surveyor to do something on your behalf. Your neighbour has the right to appoint their very own surveyor or they could agree in the appointment of a single 'Agreed' surveyor. Where two surveyors are appointed they will acknowledge the appointment of a third surveyor to adjudicate/referee where the two surveyors cannot agree.
The surveyor prepares the Agreement/Award which sets out the rights and obligations of both parties and carries a Schedule of Condition of the neighbouring property to record its condition before works start.
Exactly what is a Party Wall Agreement/Award?
It is a written document prepared by the surveyor detailing the rights and obligations of the owners. The contents are agreed by the survey and upon completion the Agreement is served on the owners.
This can be a legally binding document that can be enforced by the County Court where necessary.
Evans Jones certainly are a team of Chartered Building Surveyors in Cheltenham, who've been working with the Party Wall Act since its inception in 1996. You will be dealt with by way of a specialist Party Wall Surveyor with experience of all areas of the Act who is able to advise you simply and clearly how best to meet your obligations beneath the Act.
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