When a notice is served to an adjoining neighbor, two things happen; either an agreement or a disagreement. Ideally, Party wall disputes aren’t supposed to escalate beyond the confines of the building but you can never predict a neighbor’s reaction.

So to prevent such incidents from occurring, it is worth sending out notices prior to any renovations and to ensure that your work falls within the guidelines set in the Party Wall etc Act 1996. If you decide to go ahead without that single honor of the law, you will end up with delays, obstruction of justice and a huge fine to cap it off.

What is the Party Wall Act?

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 was implemented to help adjoining neighbors settle disputes regarding renovation to each other’s property amicably as designed by the law. The act stated clearly what needs to be done and how it has to be done. Any other act aside what is stated is clearly an infringement and a violation of the act.

To avoid and get a better understanding of this law, Call Jordan Brettell Limited now by clicking here. They are a team of certified party law surveyors in South Kensington with a broad knowledge of the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and are readily available for you for a free initial meeting to discuss your needs to ensure you work falls within the law.