Party Wall works
Even where there is no disagreement, or a party wall award is made, works must not cause unnecessary inconvenience and not interfere with existing easements. Party Wall works must be considered in relation to rights of support
Flats & maisonettes
Buildings divided into multiple units create special problems. Landlords, tenants and sub-tenants and occupiers may all be entitled to notice before works are performed. Covenants must be carefully considered
Shared foundations
Where foundations are shared and are subject to subsidence, stabilising one property may create differential movement. There is a real legal issue over whether a party who stabilises his own foundations must then safeguard his neighbour’s foundations at his own expense.
Other issues
Compensation for loss and damage resulting from party wall works; the adequacy of temporary protection during works; the obligation to contribute to the costs of the works or their upkeep; the parties’ rights and obligations with regard to reinforced foundations – all of these issues can be crucial.
