What is a party wall?
The term party wall refers to a wall which stands between two legally owned properties, common in terrace houses as an example. The conditions of a party wall include the below:
- A wall which is part of one building
- A wall which separates two or more buildings
- A party fence wall, which separates land between properties
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How to avoid legal disputes
It is important that when carrying out building work on a property with a party wall, as the owner you are aware of the legal implications of carrying out work which may affect your properties' party wall.
Building work in or around residential areas can create potential disputes and clients need to be aware of their responsibilities in relation to:
- Scaffolding
- Crane agreements
- Ransom strips
- Access areas
- Party wall awards
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