Party Walls and Boundaries etc.
When undertaking development, or when an adjacent owner proposes to undertake their own development, the adjoining owners and occupiers need to be considered.
Under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 any person undertaking work affecting an existing wall or structure shared with another property, building of a new wall astride or up to a neighbouring property or excavating near a neighbouring building must serve notice of their intentions.
These actions are likely to affect an adjoining owners property and the Act is intended to protect the adjoining owners interests. Many other legal rights may also be affected by proposals for land and property.
Nic Cosmos has considerable experience in Party Wall issues and can advise both developers and property owners affected by development. He can also assist where Property Boundaries and Rights of Way disputes occur or where Crane Oversail and other Licences are required.
Further
information can be obtained from the Government website where you can view or
download the Party Wall Act or the Government’s explanatory booklet at http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1131403
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