Party Walls

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 places a statutory requirement on those instigating works likely to affect a party structure to serve notice on 'adjoining owners' as defined by the Act.

Often even modest residential extension or alterations can invoke the Party Wall etc Act. We are experienced in implementing the Act and can ensure that your rights prescribed by the Act are implemented or protected. We can serve or respond to the statutory notices required by the Act and prepare Party Wall Awards.

Mark Assinder is a member of Pyramus and Thisbe, a professional organisation which convenes regularly to discuss issues arising from the interpretation of the Act and debate 'best practice'. The Act is broadly written and is inevitably open to some interpretation; it is important that this is based on experience. We can help.