Legal Duties

Party_Wall_etc__Act_1996_-_Explanatory_Booklet

It is a legal duty of the designer to advise of the need for a Party Wall Notice, the home owner has no legal duty to inform the neighbour. If not notified, and an Award was required, the neighbour can take out a legal injunction to cease building works until the Party Wall legal matter has been resolved. This will not just cost the home owner dearly but also cause an extensive delay on the project.