Review
invaluable for legal practitioners, architects, surveyors and builders … the overall utility of the book cannot be overemphasised (review of previous edition) --New Law Journal
an indispensable guide to party walls ... if you haven t already done so go out and order your copy now (review of previous edition) --Solicitors Journal
Product Description
Party Walls: Law and Practice provides an authoritative explanation of the law regulating the building, maintenance and repair of party walls, and sets out the process for settling disputes between parties. This third edition has been fully updated and considerably expanded to incorporate the key developments, including: the important case of Zissis v Lukomski [2006] 1 WLR 2778 on the appropriate procedure for appeals judicial guidance in Manu v Euroview [2008] 1 EGLR 165 which provides a comprehensive review of many tricky points pertaining to party walls procedure A comprehensive selection of precedents are provided, including notices, appeals, requests and awards, together with the full text of the Party Walls etc Act 1996. Party Walls: Law and Practice is essential reading for all property lawyers, surveyors and architects. CONTENTS Introduction Rights of Appeal Application of the Act Financial Matters Rights of Building Owners Security for Expenses Adjacent Excavation and Construction Service of Notices Special Foundations Successors in Title Ancillary Rights and Obligations Relationship with Other Areas of Law Rights of Entry Criminal Offences The Award Procedure and Scope Reform The Award Effect and Enforcement Appendices