Adjoining Owner
Know your rights if your neighbour is planning a construction project which is likely to affect your property
Have you received a Party Wall Notice?
It’s not unusual for an Adjoining Owner only to become aware of their neighbour’s plans to undertake works which may affect them when a Party Wall Notice lands on their doormat.
An Adjoining Owner essentially has three options:
- Give your consent to the works
- Dissent to the works
- Do nothing!
With the first option above, you will be required to sign an acknowledgement form, which is then forwarded on to building owner and essentially forms your agreement to the works progressing with no further imput. With either of options 2 or 3 a dispute is said to have arisen and each owner must appoint a suitably qualified and experienced party wall surveyor so that a Party Wall Award can be agreed.
If you have received a Party Wall Notice from your neighbour, it is important to get professional advice as soon as possible, so get in touch with us now for completely FREE professional advice on how to respond. Fill out the short contact form below or call us on 0800 197 8820 and ask to speak to one of our highly qualified and experienced surveyors.
