Party Walls Party Wall Matters What is the Act? The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 imposes duties upon those with interest in a building to notify their neighbour(s) of their intention to carry out any work which may affect a party wall or its foundations. What is covered by the Act? There are some things that you can only do to a party wall with the written agreement of the Adjoining Owner(s) including: ?? Cutting into a wall to take the bearing of a beam; ?? Inserting a damp proof course all the way through a wall; ?? Raising the whole party wall and, if necessary, cutting off any objects stopping this from happening; ?? Demolishing and rebuilding the party wall; ?? Underpinning the whole or part of a wall; ?? Protecting adjoining walls by cutt

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